Southend Association Of Voluntary Services
Also known as: Savs, Sca, Southend Community Action
The charity acts to support the continuance and development of the voluntary and community sector in Southend-on-Sea as well as leading, on behalf of other agencies and Councils for Voluntary Services, on work of wider significance throughout Essex and beyond.
Activities & Mission
The charity acts to support the continuance and development of the voluntary and community sector in Southend-on-Sea as well as leading, on behalf of other agencies and Councils for Voluntary Services, on work of wider significance throughout Essex and beyond.
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.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 71% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 74% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 | £1,358,915 | £1,343,865 | £1,343,865 | £583,376 | £305,896 | 38 / 88 |
| 2024 | £1,280,818 | £1,266,544 | £1,266,544 | £568,326 | £291,972 | 37 / 86 |
| 2023 | £1,081,508 | £1,015,152 | £1,015,152 | £554,052 | £256,786 | 35 / 92 |
| 2022 | £987,196 | £925,962 | £925,962 | £487,696 | £210,680 | 38 / 74 |
| 2021 | £942,690 | £826,041 | £826,041 | £426,462 | £202,743 | 32 / 82 |
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Frequently asked questions about Southend Association Of Voluntary Services
What does Southend Association Of Voluntary Services do?
The charity acts to support the continuance and development of the voluntary and community sector in Southend-on-Sea as well as leading, on behalf of other agencies and Councils for Voluntary Services, on work of wider significance throughout Essex and beyond.
How much income did Southend Association Of Voluntary Services report in 2025?
Southend Association Of Voluntary Services reported total income of £1.36m and reported expenditure of £1.34m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Southend Association Of Voluntary Services?
Southend Association Of Voluntary Services has a program ratio of 98.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% 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 Southend Association Of Voluntary Services registered as a charity?
Southend Association Of Voluntary Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 July 1997 as charity number 1063655. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Southend Association Of Voluntary Services?
Southend Association Of Voluntary Services is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Adrian Buggle. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Southend Association Of Voluntary Services operate?
Southend Association Of Voluntary Services operates across 8 areas, including Bedford, Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Southend Association Of Voluntary Services a registered charity?
Yes — Southend Association Of Voluntary Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1063655.
Details
29-31 ALEXANDRA STREET
SOUTHEND ON SEA
ESSEX
SS1 1BW
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Also Known As
- Savs
- Sca
- Southend Community Action
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated