Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea
The Volunteer Centre aims to support and facilitate the development of quality community services through the promotion of voluntary action throughout Kensington and Chelsea. -Raising the profile and impact of volunteering-Provision of volunteer recruitment programmes-Provision of volunteer advice, information and support service-Promotion of good practice in the deployment of volunteers
Activities & Mission
The Volunteer Centre aims to support and facilitate the development of quality community services through the promotion of voluntary action throughout Kensington and Chelsea. -Raising the profile and impact of volunteering-Provision of volunteer recruitment programmes-Provision of volunteer advice, information and support service-Promotion of good practice in the deployment of volunteers
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 78% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% 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
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 | £630,466 | £644,274 | £637,283 | £322,790 | £298,290 | 14 / 141 |
| 2024 | £640,145 | £574,792 | £573,126 | £336,598 | £289,231 | 13 / 53 |
| 2023 | £533,752 | £483,100 | £483,100 | £271,245 | £250,945 | 9 / 160 |
| 2022 | £491,840 | £506,669 | 0 / 32 | |||
| 2021 | £543,732 | £495,584 | £495,584 | £235,422 | £234,440 | 12 / 17 |
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Frequently asked questions about Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea
What does Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea do?
The Volunteer Centre aims to support and facilitate the development of quality community services through the promotion of voluntary action throughout Kensington and Chelsea. -Raising the profile and impact of volunteering-Provision of volunteer recruitment programmes-Provision of volunteer advice, information and support service-Promotion of good practice in the deployment of volunteers
How much income did Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea report in 2025?
Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea reported total income of £630k and reported expenditure of £644k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea?
Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea has a program ratio of 101.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% 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 Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea registered as a charity?
Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 1999 as charity number 1076392. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea?
Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ruth Leonard. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea operate?
Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea operates in Kensington And Chelsea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea a registered charity?
Yes — Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076392.
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