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Sefton Council For Voluntary Service

Also known as: Scvs

Sefton CVS promotes voluntary,community and faith activity in the borough of Sefton and surrounding areas by means of providing services to and support for voluntary, community and faith organisations.CVS acts as the principal coordinating and umbrella infrastructure organisation and is a conduit between voluntary sector organisations, through networks and joint working, and the statutory sector.

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Activities & Mission

Sefton CVS promotes voluntary,community and faith activity in the borough of Sefton and surrounding areas by means of providing services to and support for voluntary, community and faith organisations.CVS acts as the principal coordinating and umbrella infrastructure organisation and is a conduit between voluntary sector organisations, through networks and joint working, and the statutory sector.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,823,292
Latest Expenditure
£4,831,511

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 75% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 72% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 48% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £498,484
Charitable Activities £4,302,300
Other Trading £0
Investments £22,508
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,825,992
Raising Funds £5,519
Governance £161,167
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£4,823,292
£4,831,511£4,825,992£1,934,534£171,840102 / 230
2024
£4,737,629
£4,622,673£4,614,996£1,976,887£282,892112 / 140
2023
£4,494,443
£4,718,375£4,711,342£1,811,578£738,51194 / 120
2022
£4,686,262
£4,221,631£4,210,582£2,084,984£747,37294 / 104
2021
£4,144,017
£3,687,938£3,682,208£1,602,783£717,36596 / 160

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sefton Council For Voluntary Service

What does Sefton Council For Voluntary Service do?

Sefton CVS promotes voluntary,community and faith activity in the borough of Sefton and surrounding areas by means of providing services to and support for voluntary, community and faith organisations.CVS acts as the principal coordinating and umbrella infrastructure organisation and is a conduit between voluntary sector organisations, through networks and joint working, and the statutory sector.

How much income did Sefton Council For Voluntary Service report in 2025?

Sefton Council For Voluntary Service reported total income of £4.82m and reported expenditure of £4.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sefton Council For Voluntary Service?

Sefton Council For Voluntary Service has a program ratio of 100.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sefton Council For Voluntary Service registered as a charity?

Sefton Council For Voluntary Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 August 1993 as charity number 1024546. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Sefton Council For Voluntary Service?

Sefton Council For Voluntary Service is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARK SONNE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sefton Council For Voluntary Service operate?

Sefton Council For Voluntary Service operates in Sefton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sefton Council For Voluntary Service a registered charity?

Yes — Sefton Council For Voluntary Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1024546.

Details

Address
SEFTON CVS
3RD FLOOR
NORTH WING
BURLINGTON HOUSE
CROSBY ROAD NORTH
WATERLOO
Registration Date
4 August 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1024546
Charity Number
1024546

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Trustees

MARK SONNE Chair
Brian Thomas
Colonel Mark Charles Heath Underhill OBE
DAVID MCGREGOR
DAVID WREN ROSCOE
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr MICHAEL JOHN HOMFRAY
Dr Peter Hawkins
Helen Margaret Ollivier
PAUL PASCHAL CUMMINS
Also governs 1 other charity
PAULETTE LAPPIN
Also governs 1 other charity
Romils Mathew
Valerie Elson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Scvs

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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