Voluntary Action Cumbria
Also known as: Act, Action with Communities in Cumbria
To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in Cumbria and in particular the advancement of education, the protection of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness
Activities & Mission
To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in Cumbria and in particular the advancement of education, the protection of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 41% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 51% 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
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £914,444 | £749,701 | £749,701 | £558,245 | £416,090 | 8 / 4 |
| 2024 | £793,773 | £639,994 | £639,994 | £393,502 | £289,737 | 8 / 15 |
| 2023 | £371,701 | £346,270 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2022 | £195,834 | £248,396 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2021 | £263,664 | £265,466 | 0 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Voluntary Action Cumbria
What does Voluntary Action Cumbria do?
To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in Cumbria and in particular the advancement of education, the protection of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness
How much income did Voluntary Action Cumbria report in 2025?
Voluntary Action Cumbria reported total income of £914k and reported expenditure of £750k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Voluntary Action Cumbria?
Voluntary Action Cumbria has a program ratio of 82.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% 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 Voluntary Action Cumbria registered as a charity?
Voluntary Action Cumbria was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 May 2000 as charity number 1080875. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Voluntary Action Cumbria?
Voluntary Action Cumbria is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Voluntary Action Cumbria operate?
Voluntary Action Cumbria operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Voluntary Action Cumbria a registered charity?
Yes — Voluntary Action Cumbria is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1080875.
Details
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Redhills House
Redhills Lane
Redhills
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Act
- Action with Communities in Cumbria
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated