Voluntary Action Leicester
Also known as: Leicester Council for Voluntary Service
The charity's objects are to promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the City of Leicester, County of Leicestershire, and County of Rutland, and to promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of this purpose.
Activities & Mission
The charity's objects are to promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the City of Leicester, County of Leicestershire, and County of Rutland, and to promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of this purpose.
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 45% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 27% 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 | £2,028,274 | £2,080,781 | £1,817,581 | £3,489,541 | £314,353 | 60 / 41 |
| 2024 | £1,936,329 | £2,201,495 | £1,864,091 | £2,854,669 | £94,994 | 40 / 30 |
| 2023 | £3,234,207 | £3,189,717 | £2,923,217 | £3,219,835 | £541,836 | 67 / 30 |
| 2022 | £2,805,976 | £2,686,156 | £2,497,435 | £1,265,345 | £0 | 58 / 30 |
| 2021 | £2,576,368 | £2,473,481 | £2,324,735 | -£134,475 | £0 | 60 / 31 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Voluntary Action Leicester
What does Voluntary Action Leicester do?
The charity's objects are to promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the City of Leicester, County of Leicestershire, and County of Rutland, and to promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of this purpose.
How much income did Voluntary Action Leicester report in 2025?
Voluntary Action Leicester reported total income of £2.03m and reported expenditure of £2.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Voluntary Action Leicester?
Voluntary Action Leicester has a program ratio of 89.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% 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 Leicester registered as a charity?
Voluntary Action Leicester was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 October 1979 as charity number 509300. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs Voluntary Action Leicester?
Voluntary Action Leicester is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Linda Mary Jones. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Voluntary Action Leicester operate?
Voluntary Action Leicester operates across 3 areas: Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Is Voluntary Action Leicester a registered charity?
Yes — Voluntary Action Leicester is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 509300.
Details
9 Newarke Street
Leicester
LE1 5SN
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Leicester Council for Voluntary Service
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated