Council for Voluntary Service (Medway)
Analysis
Council for Voluntary Service (Medway) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in December 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, economic/community development/employment and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02987866). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Council for Voluntary Service (Medway) reported income of £732k and spending of £828k, spending 113% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £466k to £732k (+57%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 41%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Council for Voluntary Service (Medway) sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Croydon Business Venture Limited (£727k), Busy Bees Blaenavon Day Nursery and Kids Club (£744k) and Reach Volunteering (£724k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 65% and investments 4.1%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £138k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 15 people.
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Charitable activities 65%
- Trading 0.2%
- Investments 4.1%
- Other 30%
In the charity's own words
Services and support for local voluntary groups and organisations which includes: identifying, co-ordinating and providing trainingensuring full participation for disadvantaged groups, networking and building partnerships,Advice, information and resources,infrastructure support,Development, support and management of projects
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Croydon Business Venture Limited | Croydon | £727k |
| Busy Bees Blaenavon Day Nursery and Kids Club | Gwent | £744k |
| Reach Volunteering | London | £724k |
| Cymdeithas Gwasanaethau Gwirfoddol Sir Gar / Carmarthenshire Association of Voluntary Services | Carms | £752k |