VOLUNTARY ACTION ROTHERHAM
Latest income
£3.3m
Latest spending
£3.9m
Registered
1999
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £554,350 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by restricted funds being funded in advance. The trustees note that general free reserves of £526,463 were substantially below the minimum policy target of approximately £974,700, though they aim to build reserves through further income-generating activities.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £60,001 - £70,000 — below the median for charities its size (£76k)
“1 employee received total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000 (2024: 1).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“1 employee received total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000 (2024: 1).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“At 31 March 2025, our general free reserves stood at £526,463, substantially below our minimum target level.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant to Shiloh
“J Dalton is a Trustee and Director of VAR and the Chair persion to Shiloh. During the year VAR made grants of £nil (2024: £10,740) to Shiloh.” — page 43
“C Batchford is a Trustee and Director of VAR and is also an employee of Social Supermarket. During the year VAR made grants of £5,000 (2024: £5,000) to Social Supermarket.” — page 43
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant to Social Supermarket
“J Dalton is a Trustee and Director of VAR and the Chair persion to Shiloh. During the year VAR made grants of £nil (2024: £10,740) to Shiloh.” — page 43
“C Batchford is a Trustee and Director of VAR and is also an employee of Social Supermarket. During the year VAR made grants of £5,000 (2024: £5,000) to Social Supermarket.” — page 43
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant to The Learning Community
“J Dalton is a Trustee and Director of VAR and the Chair persion to Shiloh. During the year VAR made grants of £nil (2024: £10,740) to Shiloh.” — page 43
“C Batchford is a Trustee and Director of VAR and is also an employee of Social Supermarket. During the year VAR made grants of £5,000 (2024: £5,000) to Social Supermarket.” — page 43
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant to S62 Community Together Rotherham (CIC)
“J Dalton is a Trustee and Director of VAR and the Chair persion to Shiloh. During the year VAR made grants of £nil (2024: £10,740) to Shiloh.” — page 43
“C Batchford is a Trustee and Director of VAR and is also an employee of Social Supermarket. During the year VAR made grants of £5,000 (2024: £5,000) to Social Supermarket.” — page 43
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Pension scheme deficit: £25k
“As of this date, the estimated employer debt for VAR was £24,759, the estimated debt in the prior year accounts (2023) was £53,718.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Spectrum Futures C.1.C.
“The SOFA includes income of £10,086 (2024: £23,389) and expenditure of £10,086 (2024: £23,389) relating to our trading subsidiary, Spectrum Futures C.1.C.” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£3.3m
Total spending
£3.9m
Cost of raising funds
£9k
Reserves (reported)
£526k
Employees
60
Trustees
- Angham Ahmed
- Christine Batchford
- Jeanette Mallinder
- John Barber
- Judy Dalton
- Karen Shaw
- Mohammed Ramzan
- Nicholas Wilson
- STUART WALLS
- Sarah Lacey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £3.3m | £3.9m |
| 31/03/2024 | £3.0m | £3.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £3.6m | £3.5m |
| 31/03/2022 | £4.7m | £2.6m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.5m | £1.9m |
Common questions
Is VOLUNTARY ACTION ROTHERHAM financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £554,350 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by restricted funds being funded in advance. The trustees note that general free reserves of £526,463 were substantially below the minimum policy target of approximately £974,700, though they aim to build reserves through further income-generating activities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Henton & Co LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of VOLUNTARY ACTION ROTHERHAM earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 09/06/2026 | £129k | "Palladiums of the North" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/04/2025 | £67k | "The Sensational Alzana’s and other Daredevils!" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION | 1 | £233k |
| MARJORIE COOTE OLD PEOPLES CHARITY FUND | 1 | £11k |
| CHURCH BURGESSES TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| EAST RIDING VOLUNTARY ACTION SERVICES (ERVAS) LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| The Edge Ministries | 1 | £1k |
| VOLUNTARY ACTION NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE LIMITED | 1 | £380 |
| WOLVERHAMPTON LGBT+ | 1 | £149 |