Volunteer Cornwall
Also known as: Cornwall Centre for Volunteers
Volunteer Cornwall is a charity dedicated to building social capital and developing the wellbeing of individuals and communities in Cornwall. It does this by working in collaboration with a wide range of organisations to promote and support active citizenship and voluntary action covering the emotional, social, environmental and economic needs and opportunities in Cornwall.
Activities & Mission
Volunteer Cornwall is a charity dedicated to building social capital and developing the wellbeing of individuals and communities in Cornwall. It does this by working in collaboration with a wide range of organisations to promote and support active citizenship and voluntary action covering the emotional, social, environmental and economic needs and opportunities in Cornwall.
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 36% 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 | £2,438,774 | £2,056,632 | £2,056,632 | £2,810,412 | £1,223,391 | 38 / 1735 |
| 2024 | £2,283,724 | £2,002,885 | £2,002,885 | £2,428,270 | £1,139,131 | 37 / 1927 |
| 2023 | £3,015,340 | £2,300,690 | £2,300,690 | £2,147,431 | £2,147,431 | 35 / 2000 |
| 2022 | £2,326,177 | £2,155,329 | £2,155,329 | £1,432,781 | £1,432,781 | 35 / 1750 |
| 2021 | £1,711,681 | £1,705,729 | £1,705,729 | £1,161,147 | £804,951 | 39 / 3968 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Volunteer Cornwall
What does Volunteer Cornwall do?
Volunteer Cornwall is a charity dedicated to building social capital and developing the wellbeing of individuals and communities in Cornwall. It does this by working in collaboration with a wide range of organisations to promote and support active citizenship and voluntary action covering the emotional, social, environmental and economic needs and opportunities in Cornwall.
How much income did Volunteer Cornwall report in 2025?
Volunteer Cornwall reported total income of £2.44m and reported expenditure of £2.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Volunteer Cornwall?
Volunteer Cornwall has a program ratio of 84.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% 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 Cornwall registered as a charity?
Volunteer Cornwall was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 June 1998 as charity number 1069957. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Volunteer Cornwall?
Volunteer Cornwall is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Volunteer Cornwall operate?
Volunteer Cornwall operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Volunteer Cornwall a registered charity?
Yes — Volunteer Cornwall is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1069957.
Details
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HERON WAY
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Also Known As
- Cornwall Centre for Volunteers
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated