Swansea C V S

Also known as: Swansea Cvs

Swansea CVS exists to promote, support and develop the Third Sector in Swansea to maximise its potential for:- engaging, involving and empowering the public as active citizens; contributing to policies and strategies which shape the design and implementation of public services; and delivering quality service (alone or in partnership with others) for the benefit of the wider community.

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Activities & Mission

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

Carmarthenshire City Of Swansea Vale Of Glamorgan

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,087,041

Latest Expenditure

£3,074,163

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 69% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 62% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 58% 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

Donations & Legacies £9,466

Charitable Activities £3,047,508

Other Trading £20,040

Investments £10,027

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,044,096

Raising Funds £0

Governance £59,923

Grants to Institutions £664,044

Other Expenditure £30,067

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	£3,087,041	£3,074,163	£3,044,096	£1,684,009	£686,000	60 / 186
2024	£3,262,028	£3,371,978	£3,359,978	£1,671,131	£250,000	55 / 400
2023	£2,410,728	£2,577,051	£2,566,051	£1,781,081	£250,000	53 / 450
2022	£2,485,896	£2,419,776	£2,419,776	£1,947,403	£250,000	47 / 450
2021	£2,608,839	£2,328,088	£2,328,088	£1,881,283	£250,000	46 / 450

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Frequently asked questions about Swansea C V S

What does Swansea C V S do?

How much income did Swansea C V S report in 2025?

Swansea C V S reported total income of £3.09m and reported expenditure of £3.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Swansea C V S?

Swansea C V S has a program ratio of 98.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% 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 Swansea C V S registered as a charity?

Swansea C V S was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 1997 as charity number 1063242. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Swansea C V S?

Swansea C V S 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 Swansea C V S operate?

Swansea C V S operates across 3 areas: Carmarthenshire, City Of Swansea and Vale Of Glamorgan.

Is Swansea C V S a registered charity?

Yes — Swansea C V S is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1063242.