Sutton Borough Volunteer Bureau
Also known as: Volunteer Centre Sutton
To advance education protect health relieve poverty sickness and distress and to promote any other charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in the area of benefit by the promotion of a voluntary service and for these purposes but not otherwise the charity shall (a) advise and guide persons willing to volunteer and (b) advise and guide organisations using volunteers.
Activities & Mission
To advance education protect health relieve poverty sickness and distress and to promote any other charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in the area of benefit by the promotion of a voluntary service and for these purposes but not otherwise the charity shall (a) advise and guide persons willing to volunteer and (b) advise and guide organisations using volunteers.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 53% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 42% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 36% 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 | £1,047,884 | £1,048,398 | £977,609 | £486,036 | £322,332 | 43 / 432 |
| 2024 | £847,297 | £722,496 | £664,047 | £486,550 | £140,000 | 30 / 705 |
| 2023 | £609,727 | £637,982 | £581,904 | £361,749 | £131,262 | 23 / 3708 |
| 2022 | £586,875 | £522,628 | £466,167 | £390,004 | £257,668 | 20 / 1457 |
| 2021 | £586,428 | £521,781 | £480,712 | £325,757 | £232,009 | 17 / 1826 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sutton Borough Volunteer Bureau
What does Sutton Borough Volunteer Bureau do?
To advance education protect health relieve poverty sickness and distress and to promote any other charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in the area of benefit by the promotion of a voluntary service and for these purposes but not otherwise the charity shall (a) advise and guide persons willing to volunteer and (b) advise and guide organisations using volunteers.
How much income did Sutton Borough Volunteer Bureau report in 2025?
Sutton Borough Volunteer Bureau reported total income of £1.05m and reported expenditure of £1.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sutton Borough Volunteer Bureau?
Sutton Borough Volunteer Bureau has a program ratio of 93.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% 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 Sutton Borough Volunteer Bureau registered as a charity?
Sutton Borough Volunteer Bureau was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 September 1995 as charity number 1048978. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Sutton Borough Volunteer Bureau?
Sutton Borough Volunteer Bureau is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Neil Gordon Sturton Davies. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sutton Borough Volunteer Bureau operate?
Sutton Borough Volunteer Bureau operates across 2 areas: Surrey and Sutton.
Is Sutton Borough Volunteer Bureau a registered charity?
Yes — Sutton Borough Volunteer Bureau is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1048978.
Details
Carrew House
Railway Approach
WALLINGTON
Surrey
SM6 0DX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Volunteer Centre Sutton
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated