Voluntary Action Epping Forest
Also known as: Epping Forest Council for Voluntary Service
PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THE VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY SECTOR IN EPPING FOREST DISTRICT
Activities & Mission
PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THE VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY SECTOR IN EPPING FOREST DISTRICT
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 64% 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 86% 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £536,822 | £511,766 | £511,766 | £501,844 | £283,027 | 21 / 64 |
| 2024 | £575,307 | £566,174 | £545,213 | £477,024 | £183,346 | 23 / 80 |
| 2023 | £572,903 | £628,111 | £628,111 | £467,891 | £108,377 | 25 / 30 |
| 2022 | £700,584 | £632,085 | £632,085 | £523,099 | £167,917 | 25 / 120 |
| 2021 | £569,419 | £498,852 | £498,852 | £454,600 | £139,468 | 21 / 64 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Voluntary Action Epping Forest
What does Voluntary Action Epping Forest do?
PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THE VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY SECTOR IN EPPING FOREST DISTRICT
How much income did Voluntary Action Epping Forest report in 2025?
Voluntary Action Epping Forest reported total income of £537k and reported expenditure of £512k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Voluntary Action Epping Forest?
Voluntary Action Epping Forest has a program ratio of 95.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% 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 Epping Forest registered as a charity?
Voluntary Action Epping Forest was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 May 2003 as charity number 1097376. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Voluntary Action Epping Forest?
Voluntary Action Epping Forest 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 Epping Forest operate?
Voluntary Action Epping Forest operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Voluntary Action Epping Forest a registered charity?
Yes — Voluntary Action Epping Forest is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1097376.
Details
Winsleys House
High Street
COLCHESTER
Essex
CO1 1UG
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Epping Forest Council for Voluntary Service
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated