The Conservation Volunteers
Also known as: British Trust for Conservation Volunteers, Btcv, The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers
TCV wants healthier, happier communities for everyone. We work together with people, communities and partners to deliver practical actions that have a lasting impact on people?s health prospects and outdoor places.
Activities & Mission
TCV wants healthier, happier communities for everyone. We work together with people, communities and partners to deliver practical actions that have a lasting impact on people?s health prospects and outdoor places.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 71% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?
Higher than 63% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £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 | £10,105,000 | £10,357,000 | £9,997,000 | £3,780,000 | £103,600 | 224 / 108503 |
| 2024 | £10,599,000 | £10,916,000 | £10,490,000 | £3,698,000 | £984,000 | 244 / 96741 |
| 2023 | £11,061,000 | £11,434,000 | £10,971,000 | £4,015,000 | £1,373,000 | 267 / 87413 |
| 2022 | £9,333,000 | £8,866,000 | £8,704,000 | £4,388,000 | £1,577,000 | 244 / 9500 |
| 2021 | £7,351,000 | £7,689,000 | £7,569,000 | £3,720,000 | £1,145,000 | 234 / 3000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Conservation Volunteers
What does The Conservation Volunteers do?
TCV wants healthier, happier communities for everyone. We work together with people, communities and partners to deliver practical actions that have a lasting impact on people?s health prospects and outdoor places.
How much income did The Conservation Volunteers report in 2025?
The Conservation Volunteers reported total income of £10.11m and reported expenditure of £10.36m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Conservation Volunteers?
The Conservation Volunteers has a program ratio of 98.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M (sample of 62 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Conservation Volunteers registered as a charity?
The Conservation Volunteers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 May 1970 as charity number 261009. It has been registered for 56 years.
Who runs The Conservation Volunteers?
The Conservation Volunteers is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Conservation Volunteers operate?
The Conservation Volunteers operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England.
Is The Conservation Volunteers a registered charity?
Yes — The Conservation Volunteers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 261009.
Details
Gresley House
Ten Pound Walk
DONCASTER
South Yorkshire
DN4 5HX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- British Trust for Conservation Volunteers
- Btcv
- The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers
- The Conservation Volunteers
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated