vso
The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, and other defined groups. Vso is a registered charity whose purpose is the prevention or relief of poverty. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in London and operates in Bangladesh, Cambodia, and various other locations.
This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.
Activities & Mission
VSO IS THE WORLD'S LEADING INDEPENDENT INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY WORKING FOR CHANGE THROUGH VOLUNTEERS. VSO BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO SHARE SKILLS, CREATIVITY AND LEARNING TO BUILD A FAIRER WORLD. VSO HAS PROGRAMMES IN OVER TWENTY DEVELOPING COUNTRIES FOCUSING ON DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE CHANGE IN THREE THEMATIC AREAS: EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SECURE LIVELIHOODS.
Fundraising
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £32,059,000 | £34,522,000 | £29,390,000 | £16,047,000 | £9,237,000 | 473 / 23 |
| 2023 | £40,397,650 | £39,180,000 | £34,086,000 | £18,510,000 | £10,429,000 | 500 / 105 |
| 2022 | £33,310,000 | £38,809,000 | £34,228,000 | £17,292,000 | £11,882,000 | 518 / 69 |
| 2021 | £49,434,000 | £46,951,000 | £41,818,000 | £21,637,000 | £12,800,000 | 660 / 80 |
| 2020 | £60,186,000 | £61,948,000 | £55,987,000 | £19,232,000 | £15,188,000 | 772 / 140 |
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Details
2 PUTNEY HILL
LONDON
SW15 6AB
Registry Information
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Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- VSO
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE OVERSEAS