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Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance

The SVSA has been developed to support the sustainability and growth of the VCSE sector organisations with charitable purpose in Sunderland. It also has a role in attracting additional funding and investment into the city for the sector. It is a conduit between VCSE sector organisations, local commissioners and national funding organisations to strengthen relationships for public benefit.

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Activities & Mission

The SVSA has been developed to support the sustainability and growth of the VCSE sector organisations with charitable purpose in Sunderland. It also has a role in attracting additional funding and investment into the city for the sector. It is a conduit between VCSE sector organisations, local commissioners and national funding organisations to strengthen relationships for public benefit.

Grants

Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£447,842
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general charitable purposes and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£371,947
Latest Expenditure
£447,842

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 45.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £550
Charitable Activities £616,903
Other Trading £200
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £279,579
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,290
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
£371,947
£447,8420 / 1
2024
£617,653
£279,579£279,579£408,143£168,14310 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance

What does Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance do?

The SVSA has been developed to support the sustainability and growth of the VCSE sector organisations with charitable purpose in Sunderland. It also has a role in attracting additional funding and investment into the city for the sector. It is a conduit between VCSE sector organisations, local commissioners and national funding organisations to strengthen relationships for public benefit.

How much income did Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance report in 2025?

Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance reported total income of £372k and reported expenditure of £448k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance registered as a charity?

Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 April 2023 as charity number 1202811. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance?

Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sarah Jane Reid. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance operate?

Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance operates in Sunderland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance a registered charity?

Yes — Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1202811.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
24 April 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5207631
Charity Number
1202811

Trustees

Sarah Jane Reid Chair
Joanne Cooper
Also governs 1 other charity
Lesley Spuhler OBE
Lyndsey Everett
Patricia Cornish
Richard Duggan
Sylvia Ann Copley

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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