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Southampton Voluntary Services

Our Mission Statement states that "SVS aims to support a vibrant voluntary and community sector with a strong voice and the best of support. SVS actively promotes voluntary action and the provision of essential services to vulnerable communities."

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Activities & Mission

Our Mission Statement states that "SVS aims to support a vibrant voluntary and community sector with a strong voice and the best of support. SVS actively promotes voluntary action and the provision of essential services to vulnerable communities."

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£798,769
Latest Expenditure
£784,208

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,128
Charitable Activities £764,614
Other Trading £0
Investments £33,027
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £784,208
Raising Funds £0
Governance £16,304
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£798,769
£784,208£784,208£1,861,165£1,452,31817 / 29
2025
£824,882
£689,685£689,685£1,846,604£1,402,48819 / 66
2024
£742,414
£792,880£792,880£1,711,407£138,40018 / 30
2023
£885,516
£884,936£884,936£1,761,873£90,57418 / 17
2022
£911,782
£856,865£856,865£1,596,293£79,82925 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Southampton Voluntary Services

What does Southampton Voluntary Services do?

Our Mission Statement states that "SVS aims to support a vibrant voluntary and community sector with a strong voice and the best of support. SVS actively promotes voluntary action and the provision of essential services to vulnerable communities."

How much income did Southampton Voluntary Services report in 2026?

Southampton Voluntary Services reported total income of £799k and reported expenditure of £784k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Southampton Voluntary Services registered as a charity?

Southampton Voluntary Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 1998 as charity number 1068350. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Southampton Voluntary Services?

Southampton Voluntary Services is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephanie Ramsey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Southampton Voluntary Services operate?

Southampton Voluntary Services operates across 2 areas: Hampshire and Southampton City.

Is Southampton Voluntary Services a registered charity?

Yes — Southampton Voluntary Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1068350.

Details

Address
Southampton Voluntary Service Centre
Kingsland Square
St. Mary Street
SOUTHAMPTON
SO14 1NW
Registration Date
27 February 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3948554
Charity Number
1068350

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Trustees

Stephanie Ramsey Chair
Carole Rogers
Dr Ronda jane Gowland-Pryde
Kirsty ROWLINSON
Peter Maurice Hull
Also governs 1 other charity
Philip Aubrey-Harris

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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