COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE NORTH WEST KENT
ADVANCING LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTION IN DARTFORD, GRAVESHAM AND SWANLEY. CVSNWK EXISTS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES AND A REPRESENTATIVE VOICE TO THE THIRD SECTOR WITHIN NORTH WEST KENT BRINGING GROUPS TOGETHER AND PROMOTING COMMUNITY COHESION.
Objects
TO PROMOTE, OR ASSIST THE PROVISION OF, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITIES IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, INCLUDING SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY;A. TO PROVIDE, OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITIES IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, INCLUDING SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY;B. TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF HEALTH AND THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, DISTRESS AND SICKNESS;C. TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND LEARNING.D. TO PROMOTE AND ORGANISE CO-OPERATION IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS AND TO THAT END TO BRING TOGETHER, THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WORKING, STATUTORY AND PRIVATE SECTOR ORGANISATIONS ENGAGED IN THE FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS.E. TO DEVELOP THE CAPACITY AND SKILLS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY OF THE DARTFORD, GRAVESHAM & SWANLEY AREA IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY ARE BETTER ABLE TO IDENTIFY, AND HELP MEET THEIR NEEDS AND TO PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN SOCIETY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves were £46,151 at the year end, which the trustees deemed sufficient to cover four months of ongoing running costs. The charity reported a net income of £20,373 for the year, ending with total net assets of £77,557. The trustees confirmed there are no significant doubts regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from: Grants and donations 188 985 1,173 5,010 Charitable activities 3 16,650 183,844 200,494 112,190”
“It is the policy of CVSNWK to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the Charity, at a level, which enables the charitable company to have sufficient funds to cover management, administration and support costs and to respond to emergency applications of grants, which arise from time to time.” — page 11
“During the year, Peter Scollard, a trustee, was engaged to provide services for the Base Camp project. The total fees paid in the year to 31 March 2025 were £240 (2024: £Nil).” — page 25
“The following income was received, and expenditure met, on behalf of the organisations which have their funds held by Council for Voluntary Service North West Kent: Northfleet Veterans Club - income of £20,130 was received, payments of £18,052 were incurred and agent's fees of £3,531 were charged on behalf of the Club. £13,938 was held at the year-end (2024: £15,391. Peter Scollard, a trustee of the charity, is also a director of Northfleet Veterans Club Limited.” — page 22
“During the year, Peter Scollard, a trustee, was engaged to provide services for the Base Camp project. The total fees paid in the year to 31 March 2025 were £240 (2024: £Nil).” — page 25
“The following income was received, and expenditure met, on behalf of the organisations which have their funds held by Council for Voluntary Service North West Kent: Northfleet Veterans Club - income of £20,130 was received, payments of £18,052 were incurred and agent's fees of £3,531 were charged on behalf of the Club. £13,938 was held at the year-end (2024: £15,391. Peter Scollard, a trustee of the charity, is also a director of Northfleet Veterans Club Limited.” — page 22
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- ANDREW UPSTILLchair
- Genevieve Jones
- Sarah Catherine Maybourne
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £209k | £189k |
| 31/03/2024 | £124k | £153k |
| 31/03/2023 | £140k | £162k |
| 31/03/2022 | £190k | £166k |
| 31/03/2021 | £192k | £199k |
Common questions
Is COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE NORTH WEST KENT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves were £46,151 at the year end, which the trustees deemed sufficient to cover four months of ongoing running costs. The charity reported a net income of £20,373 for the year, ending with total net assets of £77,557. The trustees confirmed there are no significant doubts regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE NORTH WEST KENT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE NORTH WEST KENT as a grant recipient include LOCAL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOCAL TRUST | FY2023 | £2.2m | Big Local area: Northfleet North |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/01/2024 | £220k | Let's Reconnect |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/01/2022 | £10k | Reach Out NWK |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/05/2019 | £10k | Our Place |