FORMBY COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE LIMITED
CVS is an umbrella organisation which offers help to other voluntary bodies under its guises. It has a luncheon club which serves meals to its members 4 days a week.
Objects
TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY OF SEFTON MERSEYSIDE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £17,902 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £71,638 to £53,736. The Trustees report that the Club remains dependent on third-party donations and is actively considering additional fundraising sources to maintain financial viability. However, the independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure, and the Trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £56k | £74k |
| 31/12/2024 | £87k | £65k |
| 31/12/2023 | £58k | £65k |
| 31/12/2022 | £75k | £62k |
| 31/12/2021 | £41k | £41k |
Common questions
Is FORMBY COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £17,902 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £71,638 to £53,736. The Trustees report that the Club remains dependent on third-party donations and is actively considering additional fundraising sources to maintain financial viability. However, the independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure, and the Trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2024 | £20k | Formby Council for Voluntary Services Ltd |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2021 | £10k | Formby Luncheon Club Development Project |