Tendring Community Voluntary Services
CVST provides support for the community and organisations through a wide range of services such as community development activities, information, advice, training, grant giving, accommodation, events and a newsletter. CVST acts as a strategic partner and facilitates representation of the sector, encourages liaison between groups and develops new services to meet identified gaps.
Activities & Mission
CVST provides support for the community and organisations through a wide range of services such as community development activities, information, advice, training, grant giving, accommodation, events and a newsletter. CVST acts as a strategic partner and facilitates representation of the sector, encourages liaison between groups and develops new services to meet identified gaps.
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 95% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 64% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2017 — Age Concern Clacton (organisation 274798)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,203,990 | £1,663,502 | £1,663,502 | £1,676,826 | £555,397 | 49 / 189 |
| 2024 | £1,145,143 | £2,454,890 | £2,454,890 | £2,136,338 | £965,158 | 53 / 198 |
| 2023 | £2,188,257 | £2,026,433 | £2,026,433 | £3,446,085 | £1,454,587 | 44 / 224 |
| 2022 | £3,084,670 | £1,406,075 | £1,406,075 | £3,284,261 | £1,291,971 | 37 / 300 |
| 2021 | £808,706 | £852,120 | £852,120 | £1,605,666 | £350,000 | 27 / 200 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Tendring Community Voluntary Services
What does Tendring Community Voluntary Services do?
CVST provides support for the community and organisations through a wide range of services such as community development activities, information, advice, training, grant giving, accommodation, events and a newsletter. CVST acts as a strategic partner and facilitates representation of the sector, encourages liaison between groups and develops new services to meet identified gaps.
How much income did Tendring Community Voluntary Services report in 2025?
Tendring Community Voluntary Services reported total income of £1.20m and reported expenditure of £1.66m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Tendring Community Voluntary Services?
Tendring Community Voluntary Services has a program ratio of 138.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Tendring Community Voluntary Services registered as a charity?
Tendring Community Voluntary Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 February 2005 as charity number 1108177. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Tendring Community Voluntary Services?
Tendring Community Voluntary Services is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Brenda Ellis. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Tendring Community Voluntary Services operate?
Tendring Community Voluntary Services operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Tendring Community Voluntary Services a registered charity?
Yes — Tendring Community Voluntary Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108177.
Details
Imperial House
20-22 Rosemary Road
CLACTON-ON-SEA
CO15 1NZ
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