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Voluntary Help Centre

Also known as: Vhc

WE PROVIDE - 1. A CAR SERVICE FOR THOSE WHO NEED TO UNDERTAKE A JOURNEY FOR WHICH THERE IS NO FAMILY CAR OR SUITABLE PUBLIC TRANSPORT; 2. A BEFRIENDERS SERVICE TO HELP ISOLATED AND HOUSEBOUND WITH A VARIETY OF SERVICES - SHOPPING,DOG WALKING, VISITING AND GENERAL SOCIAL CONTACT; 3. LUNCH CLUB TO BENEFIT THE ELDERLY, DISABLED OR ISOLATED / HOUSEBOUND BY PROVIDING REGULAR SOCIAL ACTIVITY

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Activities & Mission

WE PROVIDE - 1. A CAR SERVICE FOR THOSE WHO NEED TO UNDERTAKE A JOURNEY FOR WHICH THERE IS NO FAMILY CAR OR SUITABLE PUBLIC TRANSPORT; 2. A BEFRIENDERS SERVICE TO HELP ISOLATED AND HOUSEBOUND WITH A VARIETY OF SERVICES - SHOPPING,DOG WALKING, VISITING AND GENERAL SOCIAL CONTACT; 3. LUNCH CLUB TO BENEFIT THE ELDERLY, DISABLED OR ISOLATED / HOUSEBOUND BY PROVIDING REGULAR SOCIAL ACTIVITY

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£42,317
Latest Expenditure
£48,203

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 113.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 113.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£42,317
£48,2030 / 47
2024
£35,675
£50,2490 / 52
2023
£30,642
£42,9640 / 70
2022
£35,461
£38,6590 / 70
2021
£32,790
£39,4830 / 60

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Frequently asked questions about Voluntary Help Centre

What does Voluntary Help Centre do?

WE PROVIDE - 1. A CAR SERVICE FOR THOSE WHO NEED TO UNDERTAKE A JOURNEY FOR WHICH THERE IS NO FAMILY CAR OR SUITABLE PUBLIC TRANSPORT; 2. A BEFRIENDERS SERVICE TO HELP ISOLATED AND HOUSEBOUND WITH A VARIETY OF SERVICES - SHOPPING,DOG WALKING, VISITING AND GENERAL SOCIAL CONTACT; 3. LUNCH CLUB TO BENEFIT THE ELDERLY, DISABLED OR ISOLATED / HOUSEBOUND BY PROVIDING REGULAR SOCIAL ACTIVITY

How much income did Voluntary Help Centre report in 2025?

Voluntary Help Centre reported total income of £42k and reported expenditure of £48k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Voluntary Help Centre registered as a charity?

Voluntary Help Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 October 2015 as charity number 1164155. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Voluntary Help Centre?

Voluntary Help Centre is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Graham Scriven. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Voluntary Help Centre operate?

Voluntary Help Centre operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Voluntary Help Centre a registered charity?

Yes — Voluntary Help Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164155.

Details

Address
THE OAKS
34 Elms Lane
Wangford
BECCLES
NR34 8BA
Registration Date
28 October 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5066928
Charity Number
1164155

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Trustees

Graham Scriven Chair
Alison Evans
Brian Chamberlain
Carol Southam
Also governs 1 other charity
David Eccles
Henry Turner
Jane Lesley Haslegrave
Murray Haslegrave
Ruth Kemp

Also Known As

  • Vhc

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