Volunteer Centre West Berkshire
Analysis
Volunteer Centre West Berkshire is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Berkshire. It was registered in March 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Volunteer Centre West Berkshire reported income of £289k and spending of £287k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £235k to £289k (+23%), an average of +5.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 30%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Volunteer Centre West Berkshire sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Help the Homeless Leicester (£289k), En-Fold (£290k) and The Leaside Trust (£289k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We provide a central hub for volunteering, offering free, impartial advice and guidance to individuals & community groups. As the local Council for Voluntary Service (CVS), we deliver training & events, provide funding advice, promote partnership working & advocate for the voice of the VCSE Sector. We also facilitate community transport services, helping people stay independent and connected.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Help the Homeless Leicester | Ground Floor | £289k |
| En-Fold | Northampton | £290k |
| The Leaside Trust | London | £289k |
| Step (Swindon) | Wiltshire | £290k |