Wales Council For Voluntary Action
Also known as: The Council of Social Service for Wales (inc), The Council of Social Service for Wales and Monmouthshire Inc), The Wales Council for Voluntary Action, Wcva
WCVA is the national membership organisation for voluntary organisations in Wales. WCVA promotes volunteering, good governance, sustainability and engagement by providing information, training, advice and support to charities, voluntary and community groups & social enterprises. WCVA manages several grant & loan schemes.
Activities & Mission
WCVA is the national membership organisation for voluntary organisations in Wales. WCVA promotes volunteering, good governance, sustainability and engagement by providing information, training, advice and support to charities, voluntary and community groups & social enterprises. WCVA manages several grant & loan schemes.
Grants
Wales Council For Voluntary Action makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £29,254,749
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £36,614,642 | £34,629,373 | £33,958,142 | £21,013,541 | £13,004,473 | 79 / 47 |
| 2024 | £33,223,612 | £29,270,062 | £28,551,265 | £19,026,425 | £11,548,310 | 79 / 54 |
| 2023 | £35,015,959 | £33,230,639 | £32,602,967 | £14,970,001 | £5,391,047 | 105 / 84 |
| 2022 | £39,010,559 | £35,513,720 | £34,955,118 | £14,507,474 | £6,048,061 | 108 / 42 |
| 2021 | £50,951,056 | £49,662,968 | £49,286,771 | £6,406,079 | £2,057,015 | 100 / 43 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wales Council For Voluntary Action
What does Wales Council For Voluntary Action do?
WCVA is the national membership organisation for voluntary organisations in Wales. WCVA promotes volunteering, good governance, sustainability and engagement by providing information, training, advice and support to charities, voluntary and community groups & social enterprises. WCVA manages several grant & loan schemes.
How much income did Wales Council For Voluntary Action report in 2025?
Wales Council For Voluntary Action reported total income of £36.61m and reported expenditure of £34.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Wales Council For Voluntary Action registered as a charity?
Wales Council For Voluntary Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 May 1963 as charity number 218093. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Wales Council For Voluntary Action?
Wales Council For Voluntary Action is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Neil Rhys Wooding. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wales Council For Voluntary Action operate?
Wales Council For Voluntary Action operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wales Council For Voluntary Action a registered charity?
Yes — Wales Council For Voluntary Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 218093.
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Registry Information
Other notable Charity and VCS support charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Council of Social Service for Wales (inc)
- The Council of Social Service for Wales and Monmouthshire Inc)
- The Wales Council for Voluntary Action
- Wales Council for Voluntary Action
- Wcva
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated