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Voluntary Support North Surrey

Also known as: Runnymede Association of Voluntary Services, Ravs

VSNS is the Council for Voluntary Service with integrated volunteer centres in the Boroughs of Runnymede, Spelthorne and Surrey Heath that provides support and services to all charity and community groups in our area of benefit across all 3 boroughs, established as a charity in 1996 and incorporated in February 2011.

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Activities & Mission

VSNS is the Council for Voluntary Service with integrated volunteer centres in the Boroughs of Runnymede, Spelthorne and Surrey Heath that provides support and services to all charity and community groups in our area of benefit across all 3 boroughs, established as a charity in 1996 and incorporated in February 2011.

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

Latest Income
£644,782
Latest Expenditure
£684,276

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 86% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 70% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,881
Charitable Activities £382,974
Other Trading £0
Investments £17,626
Other Income £240,301

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £684,276
Raising Funds £0
Governance £3,820
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£644,782
£684,276£684,276£320,217£150,00011 / 130
2024
£591,257
£657,361£657,361£359,711£150,0000 / 800
2023
£428,007
£399,9200 / 50
2022
£443,079
£399,8480 / 2
2021
£443,079
£399,8480 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Voluntary Support North Surrey

What does Voluntary Support North Surrey do?

VSNS is the Council for Voluntary Service with integrated volunteer centres in the Boroughs of Runnymede, Spelthorne and Surrey Heath that provides support and services to all charity and community groups in our area of benefit across all 3 boroughs, established as a charity in 1996 and incorporated in February 2011.

How much income did Voluntary Support North Surrey report in 2025?

Voluntary Support North Surrey reported total income of £645k and reported expenditure of £684k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Voluntary Support North Surrey?

Voluntary Support North Surrey has a program ratio of 106.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Voluntary Support North Surrey registered as a charity?

Voluntary Support North Surrey was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 April 2011 as charity number 1141587. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Voluntary Support North Surrey?

Voluntary Support North Surrey is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Helen Elizabeth Frary. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Voluntary Support North Surrey operate?

Voluntary Support North Surrey operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Voluntary Support North Surrey a registered charity?

Yes — Voluntary Support North Surrey is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1141587.

Details

Address
6 The Sainsbury Centre
Guildford Street
Chertsey
KT16 9AG
Registration Date
26 April 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5017433
Charity Number
1141587

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Trustees

Helen Elizabeth Frary Chair
Anne Elkington
David Douglas Camp
Harry Cunningham
Helen Sellers
Lucy Ann Franklin
Nicola Brown
Paul Raymond Amphlett

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Runnymede Association of Voluntary Services
  • Ravs

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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