Volition Community
Also known as: Volition
We operate as a Cathedral Volunteer Programme for unemployed people. We bring a sharp focus to their employability and skills needs and create a structured pathway to support them back to work. Our volunteers are not clients or customers, it is their decision to choose and commit to being a volunteer and they can stay as long as they want to. There are no goodbyes.
Activities & Mission
We operate as a Cathedral Volunteer Programme for unemployed people. We bring a sharp focus to their employability and skills needs and create a structured pathway to support them back to work. Our volunteers are not clients or customers, it is their decision to choose and commit to being a volunteer and they can stay as long as they want to. There are no goodbyes.
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
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £204,744 | £219,155 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £149,615 | £211,842 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £330,319 | £232,614 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £128,884 | £148,493 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £142,517 | £138,779 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Volition Community
What does Volition Community do?
We operate as a Cathedral Volunteer Programme for unemployed people. We bring a sharp focus to their employability and skills needs and create a structured pathway to support them back to work. Our volunteers are not clients or customers, it is their decision to choose and commit to being a volunteer and they can stay as long as they want to. There are no goodbyes.
How much income did Volition Community report in 2024?
Volition Community reported total income of £205k and reported expenditure of £219k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Volition Community registered as a charity?
Volition Community was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 February 2015 as charity number 1160268. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Volition Community?
Volition Community is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Very Revd Rogers Govender. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Volition Community operate?
Volition Community operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Volition Community a registered charity?
Yes — Volition Community is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160268.
Details
VICTORIA STREET
MANCHESTER
M3 1SX
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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