PEMBROKESHIRE ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY SERVICES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves increased to £994,879, with unrestricted free reserves of £517,186 exceeding the board's target of £281,000. The charity reported a net income of £114,002 for the year, supported by a 13.8% increase in total funding received. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity remains a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Taking these items into account on a managed risk basis, the Association's target level of free reserves in 2024-2025 is set at £281,000.” — page 17
“Citizens Advice Pembrokeshire (CAP) is a related party due to having a trustee in common. CAP rent office space from PAVS. During the period that it was a related party, rent of £15,500 (2024: £12,500) was charged to CAP. At 31 March 2025 a balance was not owed by the related party. CAP also paid PAVS a contribution of £3,977 toward their HUB reception team.” — page 50
“Jayne Tucker is a trustee. Consultancy services totalling £nil (2024: £1,000) were purchased from this related party. At the year end 31 March 2025 a balance of £nil was owed to the related party (2024: £nil)” — page 50
“Citizens Advice Pembrokeshire (CAP) is a related party due to having a trustee in common. CAP rent office space from PAVS. During the period that it was a related party, rent of £15,500 (2024: £12,500) was charged to CAP. At 31 March 2025 a balance was not owed by the related party. CAP also paid PAVS a contribution of £3,977 toward their HUB reception team.” — page 50
“Jayne Tucker is a trustee. Consultancy services totalling £nil (2024: £1,000) were purchased from this related party. At the year end 31 March 2025 a balance of £nil was owed to the related party (2024: £nil)” — page 50
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Jess Bickerton — Chief Executive Officer
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Angela Joy Mander
- Anthony Edward Sangster
- Ashleigh James Phelan
- Claire Frances Incledon
- Emma Sarah Bingham
- Rosie Thomas-Easton
- Tomos Akash Padel
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.1m | £2.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.8m | £1.9m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.2m | £2.7m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.9m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.2m | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is PEMBROKESHIRE ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY SERVICES financially healthy?
The accounts state that total reserves increased to £994,879, with unrestricted free reserves of £517,186 exceeding the board's target of £281,000. The charity reported a net income of £114,002 for the year, supported by a 13.8% increase in total funding received. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity remains a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited.
Who funds PEMBROKESHIRE ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY SERVICES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PEMBROKESHIRE ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY SERVICES as a grant recipient include WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION | FY2025 | £248k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
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