Voluntary Action - Leeds
Also known as: Leeds Council for Voluntary Service (incorporated), Leeds Council of Social Service Incorporated), V a L, Val, Voluntary Action Leeds
Voluntary Action Leeds is the Council for Voluntary Service in Leeds. For 60 years we have been providing innovative and direct support, services and specialist advice to hundreds of voluntary and community groups, enabling them to carry out their work across Leeds
Activities & Mission
Voluntary Action Leeds is the Council for Voluntary Service in Leeds. For 60 years we have been providing innovative and direct support, services and specialist advice to hundreds of voluntary and community groups, enabling them to carry out their work across Leeds
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 58% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 78% 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
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 | £2,981,302 | £2,828,772 | £2,828,772 | £1,424,248 | £459,810 | 26 / 15 |
| 2024 | £2,543,506 | £2,851,766 | £2,851,766 | £1,274,277 | £486,953 | 25 / 15 |
| 2023 | £2,538,388 | £2,264,055 | £2,264,055 | £1,571,190 | £440,301 | 25 / 15 |
| 2022 | £1,424,659 | £1,373,161 | £1,373,161 | £1,320,504 | £548,693 | 25 / 15 |
| 2021 | £1,338,208 | £1,145,787 | £1,145,787 | £1,177,845 | £485,008 | 24 / 15 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Voluntary Action - Leeds
What does Voluntary Action - Leeds do?
Voluntary Action Leeds is the Council for Voluntary Service in Leeds. For 60 years we have been providing innovative and direct support, services and specialist advice to hundreds of voluntary and community groups, enabling them to carry out their work across Leeds
How much income did Voluntary Action - Leeds report in 2025?
Voluntary Action - Leeds reported total income of £2.98m and reported expenditure of £2.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Voluntary Action - Leeds?
Voluntary Action - Leeds has a program ratio of 94.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% 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 Voluntary Action - Leeds registered as a charity?
Voluntary Action - Leeds was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 1964 as charity number 225863. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Voluntary Action - Leeds?
Voluntary Action - Leeds is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sarah Rogers. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Voluntary Action - Leeds operate?
Voluntary Action - Leeds operates in Leeds City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Voluntary Action - Leeds a registered charity?
Yes — Voluntary Action - Leeds is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 225863.
Details
STRINGER HOUSE
34 LUPTON STREET
LEEDS
LS10 2QW
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Leeds Council for Voluntary Service (incorporated)
- Leeds Council of Social Service Incorporated)
- V a L
- Val
- Voluntary Action Leeds
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated