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Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets

Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets (VCTH) is the Volunteer Infrastructure Organisation for the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive volunteering infrastructure service to non-profit groups and communities in Tower Hamlets, so that we increase the quality, quantity and impact of volunteering in the borough.

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Activities & Mission

Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets (VCTH) is the Volunteer Infrastructure Organisation for the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive volunteering infrastructure service to non-profit groups and communities in Tower Hamlets, so that we increase the quality, quantity and impact of volunteering in the borough.

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
£213,517
Latest Expenditure
£186,500

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 87.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£213,517
£186,5000 / 0
2023
£156,641
£168,9740 / 0
2022
£187,041
£182,2370 / 0
2021
£193,267
£210,0100 / 0
2020
£233,200
£197,5280 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets

What does Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets do?

Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets (VCTH) is the Volunteer Infrastructure Organisation for the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive volunteering infrastructure service to non-profit groups and communities in Tower Hamlets, so that we increase the quality, quantity and impact of volunteering in the borough.

How much income did Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets report in 2024?

Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets reported total income of £214k and reported expenditure of £187k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets registered as a charity?

Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 December 2008 as charity number 1127300. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets?

Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Megan Elizabeth Cowley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets operate?

Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets operates in Tower Hamlets, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets a registered charity?

Yes — Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127300.

Details

Address
NORVIN HOUSE
45-55 COMMERCIAL STREET
LONDON
E1 6BD
Registration Date
29 December 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4042783
Charity Number
1127300

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Trustees

Megan Elizabeth Cowley Chair
Leo David Zawadzki
Louise Theophile
Also governs 1 other charity
Ricardo Miguel Lobo

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