DERBYSHIRE DALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
Derbyshire Dales CVS provides high quality information, advice, support, training and practical services to the voluntary and community sector in the Derbyshire Dales. The Charity also runs projects that benefit disadvantaged people in Derbyshire Dales and surrounding areas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £6,862 on unrestricted funds for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a deficit of £22,111 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, the total fund balances stood at £200,704, comprising £142,769 in unrestricted funds and £57,935 in restricted funds. The trustees confirmed that the reserves met their policy criteria, which aim to maintain a minimum of six months' core running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Derbyshire Dales CVS will aim to keep a minimum of six months’ core running costs in reserves, in addition to the reserves held to meet its statutory obligations.” — page 11
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- MARTIN JOHN TOWNSENDchair
- Christine Louise Roberts
- Marilyn Amy Franks
- Noel Paul Fowler
- Philip Allen Stanyer
- Timothy Peter Furness
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £404k | £670k |
| 31/03/2024 | £754k | £610k |
| 31/03/2023 | £388k | £454k |
| 31/03/2022 | £505k | £411k |
| 31/03/2021 | £417k | £366k |
Common questions
Is DERBYSHIRE DALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £6,862 on unrestricted funds for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a deficit of £22,111 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, the total fund balances stood at £200,704, comprising £142,769 in unrestricted funds and £57,935 in restricted funds. The trustees confirmed that the reserves met their policy criteria, which aim to maintain a minimum of six months' core running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Edge Ministries | 2 | £18k |
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | 1 | £178k |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £64k |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £44k |
| THE RANDAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £33k |
| DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £13k |
| VINCI UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £7k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DERBYSHIRE DALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE | £404k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DERBYSHIRE VOLUNTARY ACTION | £691k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DERBYSHIRE LAW CENTRE LTD | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH DERBYSHIRE CVS | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CUMBRIA COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |