Sobus

Also known as: Community and Voluntary Sector Association Hammersmith and Fulham, Voluntary Sector Resource Agency Hammersmith and Fulham, Vsra

Sobus is for Voluntary Services in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. We support a diverse and vibrant voluntary and community sector, providing training, advice, advocacy and support services; as well as supporting individuals, groups and organisations to network and engage with other partners. Sobus is a member of NAVCA.

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Activities & Mission

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

Hammersmith And Fulham Kensington And Chelsea

Financial Information

Latest Income

£683,560

Latest Expenditure

£605,132

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 48% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 83% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £462,075

Other Trading £205,733

Investments £15,752

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £605,132

Raising Funds £0

Governance £2,000

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£683,560	£605,132	£605,132	£1,827,243	£60,680	9 / 0
2024	£447,459	£414,554				0 / 0
2023	£376,938	£402,786				0 / 0
2022	£424,200	£409,934				0 / 1
2021	£370,883	£431,739				0 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sobus

What does Sobus do?

How much income did Sobus report in 2025?

Sobus reported total income of £684k and reported expenditure of £605k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sobus?

Sobus has a program ratio of 88.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sobus registered as a charity?

Sobus was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 August 1998 as charity number 1071089. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Sobus?

Sobus is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sobus operate?

Sobus operates across 2 areas: Hammersmith And Fulham and Kensington And Chelsea.

Is Sobus a registered charity?

Yes — Sobus is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1071089.