Volunteer Centre Hackney
Also known as: Hackney Agency for Volunteering, Hackney Voluntary Action
The objectives of the charity are to promote the benefit of the community in the London Borough of Hackney by the promotion, support and development of voluntary services in the advancement of education, the protection of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness.
Activities & Mission
The objectives of the charity are to promote the benefit of the community in the London Borough of Hackney by the promotion, support and development of voluntary services in the advancement of education, the protection of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 81% 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 78% 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 | £1,197,612 | £1,224,383 | £1,224,383 | £229,476 | £229,476 | 23 / 250 |
| 2024 | £1,136,629 | £1,106,344 | £1,106,344 | £256,247 | £256,247 | 23 / 358 |
| 2023 | £926,931 | £848,204 | £848,204 | £225,962 | £225,962 | 19 / 285 |
| 2022 | £890,602 | £832,709 | £832,709 | £147,235 | £147,235 | 22 / 714 |
| 2021 | £564,491 | £544,195 | £544,195 | £89,342 | £89,342 | 12 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Volunteer Centre Hackney
What does Volunteer Centre Hackney do?
The objectives of the charity are to promote the benefit of the community in the London Borough of Hackney by the promotion, support and development of voluntary services in the advancement of education, the protection of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness.
How much income did Volunteer Centre Hackney report in 2025?
Volunteer Centre Hackney reported total income of £1.20m and reported expenditure of £1.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Volunteer Centre Hackney?
Volunteer Centre Hackney has a program ratio of 102.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% 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 Volunteer Centre Hackney registered as a charity?
Volunteer Centre Hackney was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 February 1998 as charity number 1068104. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Volunteer Centre Hackney?
Volunteer Centre Hackney is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Philip Gray. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Volunteer Centre Hackney operate?
Volunteer Centre Hackney operates in Hackney, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Volunteer Centre Hackney a registered charity?
Yes — Volunteer Centre Hackney is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1068104.
Details
Unit 12-13
Springfield House
5 Tyssen Street
Hackney
LONDON
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Hackney Agency for Volunteering
- Hackney Voluntary Action
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated