Voluntary Sector North West
Also known as: Vsnw
To work together to enable the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector to positively shape the future of the North West
Activities & Mission
To work together to enable the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector to positively shape the future of the North West
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 53% 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 54% 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.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,214,629 | £1,132,959 | £1,132,959 | £646,555 | £421,206 | 12 / 5 |
| 2024 | £1,328,240 | £1,192,595 | £1,192,595 | £564,885 | £383,338 | 12 / 5 |
| 2023 | £600,178 | £603,080 | £603,080 | £429,240 | £156,758 | 11 / 0 |
| 2022 | £434,740 | £389,448 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2021 | £380,080 | £339,290 | 0 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Voluntary Sector North West
What does Voluntary Sector North West do?
To work together to enable the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector to positively shape the future of the North West
How much income did Voluntary Sector North West report in 2025?
Voluntary Sector North West reported total income of £1.21m and reported expenditure of £1.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Voluntary Sector North West?
Voluntary Sector North West has a program ratio of 93.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% 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 Sector North West registered as a charity?
Voluntary Sector North West was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 July 2000 as charity number 1081654. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Voluntary Sector North West?
Voluntary Sector North West is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sally Yeoman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Voluntary Sector North West operate?
Voluntary Sector North West operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Voluntary Sector North West a registered charity?
Yes — Voluntary Sector North West is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081654.
Details
St Thomas Centre
Ardwick Green North
Manchester
M12 6FZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Vsnw
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated