Voluntary Action North Somerset
VANS is the local infrastructure support organisation for voluntary and community groups and for volunteers across North Somerset.We provide a range of funding, development, training and networking activities to those groups.We also run the Volunteer Centre which provides information on volunteering opportunities and provides information and support to people wishing to volunteer.
Activities & Mission
VANS is the local infrastructure support organisation for voluntary and community groups and for volunteers across North Somerset.We provide a range of funding, development, training and networking activities to those groups.We also run the Volunteer Centre which provides information on volunteering opportunities and provides information and support to people wishing to volunteer.
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 48% 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 45% 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
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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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Reclaim Project (organisation 1054264)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £685,951 | £592,067 | £592,067 | £689,530 | £59,305 | 16 / 150 |
| 2024 | £606,184 | £603,150 | £603,150 | £595,646 | £15,990 | 14 / 400 |
| 2023 | £791,401 | £623,986 | £623,986 | £592,612 | £359,452 | 14 / 900 |
| 2022 | £733,713 | £415,981 | £415,981 | £425,197 | £151,560 | 10 / 350 |
| 2021 | £280,180 | £183,921 | 0 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Voluntary Action North Somerset
What does Voluntary Action North Somerset do?
VANS is the local infrastructure support organisation for voluntary and community groups and for volunteers across North Somerset.We provide a range of funding, development, training and networking activities to those groups.We also run the Volunteer Centre which provides information on volunteering opportunities and provides information and support to people wishing to volunteer.
How much income did Voluntary Action North Somerset report in 2025?
Voluntary Action North Somerset reported total income of £686k and reported expenditure of £592k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Voluntary Action North Somerset?
Voluntary Action North Somerset has a program ratio of 86.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% 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 North Somerset registered as a charity?
Voluntary Action North Somerset was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 November 1997 as charity number 1065916. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Voluntary Action North Somerset?
Voluntary Action North Somerset is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Delyth Lloyd-Evans. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Voluntary Action North Somerset operate?
Voluntary Action North Somerset operates in North Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Voluntary Action North Somerset a registered charity?
Yes — Voluntary Action North Somerset is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1065916.
Details
Grove Park
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
North Somerset
BS23 2QJ
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