Voluntary Action - Swindon
Also known as: Voluntary Action Swindon
Voluntary Action Swindon is the local Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) in Swindon. As an infrastructure organisation, Voluntary Action Swindon offers capacity building support to voluntary and community organisations; it represents their interests and provides a voice for them in policy-making. All voluntary and community organisations in the Borough of Swindon are our target groups.
Activities & Mission
Voluntary Action Swindon is the local Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) in Swindon. As an infrastructure organisation, Voluntary Action Swindon offers capacity building support to voluntary and community organisations; it represents their interests and provides a voice for them in policy-making. All voluntary and community organisations in the Borough of Swindon are our target groups.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 53% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £609,776 | £552,606 | £552,606 | £421,519 | £8,748 | 12 / 3 |
| 2024 | £491,197 | £559,624 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £471,434 | £468,252 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2022 | £518,441 | £417,626 | £417,626 | £429,594 | £193,000 | 11 / 4 |
| 2021 | £341,131 | £340,019 | 0 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Voluntary Action - Swindon
What does Voluntary Action - Swindon do?
Voluntary Action Swindon is the local Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) in Swindon. As an infrastructure organisation, Voluntary Action Swindon offers capacity building support to voluntary and community organisations; it represents their interests and provides a voice for them in policy-making. All voluntary and community organisations in the Borough of Swindon are our target groups.
How much income did Voluntary Action - Swindon report in 2025?
Voluntary Action - Swindon reported total income of £610k and reported expenditure of £553k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Voluntary Action - Swindon?
Voluntary Action - Swindon has a program ratio of 90.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Voluntary Action - Swindon registered as a charity?
Voluntary Action - Swindon was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 October 1983 as charity number 287732. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs Voluntary Action - Swindon?
Voluntary Action - Swindon is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Bob Barrett. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Voluntary Action - Swindon operate?
Voluntary Action - Swindon operates across 2 areas: Swindon and Wiltshire.
Is Voluntary Action - Swindon a registered charity?
Yes — Voluntary Action - Swindon is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 287732.
Details
1 JOHN STREET
SWINDON
SN1 1RT
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Voluntary Action Swindon
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated