Swale Community And Voluntary Services
Also known as: Scvs, Swale Cvs
SCVS is an umbrella organisation offering support including training to voluntary organisations in Swale and as an accredited volunteer centre offer a volunteer brokerage service. We operate a volunteer transport scheme providing transport for older people and those with disabilities who are unable to access public transport scheme and a befriending scheme for older socially isolated residents.
Activities & Mission
SCVS is an umbrella organisation offering support including training to voluntary organisations in Swale and as an accredited volunteer centre offer a volunteer brokerage service. We operate a volunteer transport scheme providing transport for older people and those with disabilities who are unable to access public transport scheme and a befriending scheme for older socially isolated residents.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 89% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £513,173 | £556,741 | £556,741 | £578,520 | £436,541 | 11 / 120 |
| 2024 | £613,725 | £564,769 | £564,769 | £622,088 | £417,704 | 10 / 105 |
| 2023 | £371,119 | £359,797 | 0 / 75 | |||
| 2022 | £372,154 | £376,248 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2021 | £771,948 | £723,179 | £723,179 | £565,904 | £360,000 | 8 / 110 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Swale Community And Voluntary Services
What does Swale Community And Voluntary Services do?
SCVS is an umbrella organisation offering support including training to voluntary organisations in Swale and as an accredited volunteer centre offer a volunteer brokerage service. We operate a volunteer transport scheme providing transport for older people and those with disabilities who are unable to access public transport scheme and a befriending scheme for older socially isolated residents.
How much income did Swale Community And Voluntary Services report in 2025?
Swale Community And Voluntary Services reported total income of £513k and reported expenditure of £557k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Swale Community And Voluntary Services?
Swale Community And Voluntary Services has a program ratio of 108.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Swale Community And Voluntary Services registered as a charity?
Swale Community And Voluntary Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 August 2018 as charity number 1179734. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Swale Community And Voluntary Services?
Swale Community And Voluntary Services is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Swale Community And Voluntary Services operate?
Swale Community And Voluntary Services operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Swale Community And Voluntary Services a registered charity?
Yes — Swale Community And Voluntary Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179734.
Details
CENTRAL HOUSE
CENTRAL AVENUE
SITTINGBOURNE
KENT
ME10 4NU
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Scvs
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated