Vast Services (1920)

Also known as: Stoke-on-Trent Council for Voluntary Service Limited, Vast Services, Voluntary Action Stoke-on-Trent, Voluntary Action Stoke on Trent

Development and support services for local voluntary and community organisations.

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Activities & Mission

Development and support services for local voluntary and community organisations.

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

Staffordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,727,896

Latest Expenditure

£1,698,809

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 56% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 50% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 44% 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 £0

Charitable Activities £1,654,135

Other Trading £53,145

Investments £20,616

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,634,970

Raising Funds £63,839

Governance £7,500

Grants to Institutions £265,710

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,727,896	£1,698,809	£1,634,970	£506,649	£241,615	30 / 26
2024	£1,289,088	£1,279,904	£1,219,686	£477,562	£255,336	30 / 25
2023	£1,374,638	£1,412,995	£1,359,741	£468,378	£130,745	31 / 30
2022	£1,326,767	£1,188,367	£1,147,773	£506,735	£65,158	29 / 22
2021	£1,131,214	£980,794	£956,875	£368,335	£25,438	28 / 14

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Frequently asked questions about Vast Services (1920)

What does Vast Services (1920) do?

Development and support services for local voluntary and community organisations.

How much income did Vast Services (1920) report in 2025?

Vast Services (1920) reported total income of £1.73m and reported expenditure of £1.70m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Vast Services (1920)?

Vast Services (1920) has a program ratio of 94.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% 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 Vast Services (1920) registered as a charity?

Vast Services (1920) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 October 1995 as charity number 1049663. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Vast Services (1920)?

Vast Services (1920) is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is NEIL DAWSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Vast Services (1920) operate?

Vast Services (1920) operates in Staffordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Vast Services (1920) a registered charity?

Yes — Vast Services (1920) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1049663.