Voluntary Norfolk
Also known as: Norwich and Norfolk Voluntary Services
Voluntary Norfolk is the major volunteering organisation in Norfolk recruiting, training and supporting volunteers. Voluntary Norfolk is also the largest voluntary sector infrastructure organisation in Norfolk. We support the work of voluntary and community organisations by providing a range of free and paid-for services and by representing sectors interests within key partnerships.
Activities & Mission
Voluntary Norfolk is the major volunteering organisation in Norfolk recruiting, training and supporting volunteers. Voluntary Norfolk is also the largest voluntary sector infrastructure organisation in Norfolk. We support the work of voluntary and community organisations by providing a range of free and paid-for services and by representing sectors interests within key partnerships.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 60% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 65% 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 | £4,353,996 | £4,171,455 | £4,171,455 | £1,092,334 | £300,000 | 88 / 372 |
| 2024 | £4,463,978 | £4,744,006 | £4,670,033 | £909,793 | £909,793 | 99 / 500 |
| 2023 | £4,889,562 | £4,812,897 | £4,791,116 | £1,189,821 | £1,189,821 | 117 / 2000 |
| 2022 | £4,059,151 | £4,019,167 | £4,006,099 | £1,113,156 | £417,951 | 105 / 850 |
| 2021 | £3,465,809 | £3,153,811 | £3,138,998 | £1,073,172 | £302,107 | 88 / 2180 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Voluntary Norfolk
What does Voluntary Norfolk do?
Voluntary Norfolk is the major volunteering organisation in Norfolk recruiting, training and supporting volunteers. Voluntary Norfolk is also the largest voluntary sector infrastructure organisation in Norfolk. We support the work of voluntary and community organisations by providing a range of free and paid-for services and by representing sectors interests within key partnerships.
How much income did Voluntary Norfolk report in 2025?
Voluntary Norfolk reported total income of £4.35m and reported expenditure of £4.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Voluntary Norfolk?
Voluntary Norfolk has a program ratio of 95.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% 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 Norfolk registered as a charity?
Voluntary Norfolk was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 2005 as charity number 1112017. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Voluntary Norfolk?
Voluntary Norfolk is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Tessa Jane Haskey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Voluntary Norfolk operate?
Voluntary Norfolk operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Voluntary Norfolk a registered charity?
Yes — Voluntary Norfolk is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112017.
Details
83-87 Pottergate
NORWICH
Norfolk
NR2 1DZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Norwich and Norfolk Voluntary Services
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated