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The Council For Voluntary Service Uttlesford

Also known as: Uttlesford Community Action Nework

CVS Uttlesford is an infrastructure organisation which operates to strengthen and support voluntary activity primarily in the District Council area of Uttlesford but also in other areas of the county of Essex.

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Activities & Mission

CVS Uttlesford is an infrastructure organisation which operates to strengthen and support voluntary activity primarily in the District Council area of Uttlesford but also in other areas of the county of Essex.

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

Essex

Financial Information

Latest Income
£319,524
Latest Expenditure
£526,585

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 66% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 60% 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

Donations & Legacies £5,378
Charitable Activities £761,288
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,434
Other Income £16,255

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £760,236
Raising Funds £0
Governance £8,622
Grants to Institutions £10,702
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£319,524
£526,5850 / 150
2024
£784,355
£760,236£760,236£374,728£78,26222 / 150
2023
£736,628
£599,930£599,930£351,000£66,63619 / 200
2022
£483,671
£371,7680 / 300
2021
£434,406
£365,6440 / 301

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Council For Voluntary Service Uttlesford

What does The Council For Voluntary Service Uttlesford do?

CVS Uttlesford is an infrastructure organisation which operates to strengthen and support voluntary activity primarily in the District Council area of Uttlesford but also in other areas of the county of Essex.

How much income did The Council For Voluntary Service Uttlesford report in 2025?

The Council For Voluntary Service Uttlesford reported total income of £320k and reported expenditure of £527k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Council For Voluntary Service Uttlesford?

The Council For Voluntary Service Uttlesford has a program ratio of 96.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% 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 The Council For Voluntary Service Uttlesford registered as a charity?

The Council For Voluntary Service Uttlesford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 July 2003 as charity number 1098627. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Council For Voluntary Service Uttlesford?

The Council For Voluntary Service Uttlesford is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Council For Voluntary Service Uttlesford operate?

The Council For Voluntary Service Uttlesford operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Council For Voluntary Service Uttlesford a registered charity?

Yes — The Council For Voluntary Service Uttlesford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098627.

Details

Address
UCAN
Jubilee Hub
3 Hill Street
SAFFRON WALDEN
Essex
CB10 1EH
Registration Date
17 July 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4000634
Charity Number
1098627

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Trustees

Cherry Ellen Parker
Lawrence Slade
Richard Boyce
Rowena Gardner

Sectors & Classifications

Charity and VCS support Facilities

Also Known As

  • Uttlesford Community Action Nework

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14 May 2026
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