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The Vocational Learning Trust

Also known as: Volt

The Vocational Learning Trust has built a vocational learning centre called The Work Place. VOLT is responsible for ensuring the building is used for the aims and objectives of the Trust and also has a remit to raise funds for educational purposes.

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Activities & Mission

The Vocational Learning Trust has built a vocational learning centre called The Work Place. VOLT is responsible for ensuring the building is used for the aims and objectives of the Trust and also has a remit to raise funds for educational purposes.

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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£106,869
Latest Expenditure
£89,422

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 83.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 83.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£106,869
£89,4220 / 0
2023
£111,333
£95,2940 / 0
2022
£110,384
£102,6800 / 0
2021
£113,371
£113,7370 / 0
2020
£199,404
£189,7970 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Vocational Learning Trust

What does The Vocational Learning Trust do?

The Vocational Learning Trust has built a vocational learning centre called The Work Place. VOLT is responsible for ensuring the building is used for the aims and objectives of the Trust and also has a remit to raise funds for educational purposes.

How much income did The Vocational Learning Trust report in 2024?

The Vocational Learning Trust reported total income of £107k and reported expenditure of £89k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Vocational Learning Trust registered as a charity?

The Vocational Learning Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 February 2006 as charity number 1112944. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs The Vocational Learning Trust?

The Vocational Learning Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is JANE RITCHIE MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Vocational Learning Trust operate?

The Vocational Learning Trust operates across 10 areas, including Darlington, Durham, Gateshead and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Vocational Learning Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Vocational Learning Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112944.

Details

Address
THE WORK PLACE
HEIGHINGTON LANE
AYCLIFFE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
NEWTON AYCLIFFE
DL5 6AH
Registration Date
7 February 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4020570
Charity Number
1112944

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Trustees

JANE RITCHIE MBE Chair
ANDREW GILMORE
LISA INGLEBY
Margaret Rose Elliott
Marjorie Ann McDonnell
Richard Learmouth

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Volt

Data & trust

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