Downland Volunteer Group
Analysis
Downland Volunteer Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Newbury. It was registered in November 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05572984). It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Downland Volunteer Group reported income of £33k and spending of £26k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £4,046 to £33k (+708%), an average of +69% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 4962%. Over the whole period it spent 58% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Downland Volunteer Group sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Westbury Area Network (£33k), Abdul Kadir Foundation (£33k) and Matt's Respite Retreats (£33k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We provide transport for persons in the Downland areas of West Berkshire who are elderly, sick or disabled or who are otherwise in need. We take people to Hospitals, Doctors' Surgeries, Dentists, Opticians, to social meetings and to anywhere else that may be appropriate.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Westbury Area Network | Wiltshire | £33k |
| Abdul Kadir Foundation | London | £33k |
| Matt's Respite Retreats | Somerset | £33k |
| Wenlock Almshouses | York | £33k |