Voluntary Action Rotherham
Also known as: Rotherham District Council for Voluntary Service
VAR provides support services to the voluntary and community groups/organisations within the borough. This is provided by the following: a volunteer centre, developing and facilitating networks and collaborative working, undertakes policy analysis and research, lobbies on behalf of the sector, runs a membership scheme, develop and manage several bespoke projects. VAR is a membership based org.
Activities & Mission
VAR provides support services to the voluntary and community groups/organisations within the borough. This is provided by the following: a volunteer centre, developing and facilitating networks and collaborative working, undertakes policy analysis and research, lobbies on behalf of the sector, runs a membership scheme, develop and manage several bespoke projects. VAR is a membership based org.
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 94% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 70% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 59% 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 | £3,344,446 | £3,898,796 | £3,889,979 | £4,492,298 | £526,463 | 60 / 3 |
| 2024 | £2,986,641 | £3,223,078 | £3,189,347 | £5,046,648 | £549,552 | 49 / 5 |
| 2023 | £3,562,633 | £3,453,639 | £3,428,783 | £5,283,085 | £432,595 | 49 / 5 |
| 2022 | £4,660,860 | £2,598,055 | £2,573,120 | £5,174,091 | £369,142 | 42 / 5 |
| 2021 | £2,483,730 | £1,945,374 | £1,928,516 | £3,111,286 | £401,000 | 34 / 13 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Voluntary Action Rotherham
What does Voluntary Action Rotherham do?
VAR provides support services to the voluntary and community groups/organisations within the borough. This is provided by the following: a volunteer centre, developing and facilitating networks and collaborative working, undertakes policy analysis and research, lobbies on behalf of the sector, runs a membership scheme, develop and manage several bespoke projects. VAR is a membership based org.
How much income did Voluntary Action Rotherham report in 2025?
Voluntary Action Rotherham reported total income of £3.34m and reported expenditure of £3.90m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Voluntary Action Rotherham?
Voluntary Action Rotherham has a program ratio of 116.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% 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 Rotherham registered as a charity?
Voluntary Action Rotherham was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 June 1999 as charity number 1075995. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Voluntary Action Rotherham?
Voluntary Action Rotherham is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Voluntary Action Rotherham operate?
Voluntary Action Rotherham operates in Rotherham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Voluntary Action Rotherham a registered charity?
Yes — Voluntary Action Rotherham is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1075995.
Details
COKE HILL
ROTHERHAM
S60 2HX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Rotherham District Council for Voluntary Service
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated