CONSORTIUM OF VOLUNTARY ADOPTION AGENCIES UK LIMITED
CVAA enables member agencies to deliver services of excellence to children, adoptive families, and all those considering adoption, or who have been affected by it. CVAA has increased its role in effectively influencing policy and practice in the UK at national, regional and local levels.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit of £57,342 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted reserves from £463,521 to £406,179. The trustees acknowledge that reserves are being eroded and are exploring ways to generate alternative income, though they currently maintain sufficient reserves to cover at least one year's running costs. The financial statements were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 31/3/25 1” — page 26
“It is the policy of the trustees to ensure that sufficient reserves are maintained to cover not less than one year’s running costs for the charity.” — page 29
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Trustees
- Andrew Webb
- Anna Pilbrow Sharkey
- Brenda Mary Farrell
- Emma Rachel Simpson
- Judith Penelope Vaughan
- Natausha Van Vliet
- STEPHEN J SMALL
- Susan Jane White
- Terry Fitzpatrick
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £236k | £293k |
| 31/03/2024 | £231k | £267k |
| 31/03/2023 | £246k | £302k |
| 31/03/2022 | £247k | £237k |
| 31/03/2021 | £249k | £216k |
Common questions
Is CONSORTIUM OF VOLUNTARY ADOPTION AGENCIES UK LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit of £57,342 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted reserves from £463,521 to £406,179. The trustees acknowledge that reserves are being eroded and are exploring ways to generate alternative income, though they currently maintain sufficient reserves to cover at least one year's running costs. The financial statements were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| THE SHANLY FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE BLOOMFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE NISBET TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| DANDIA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| EARL OF CHESTER'S FUND | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- CCS Adoption Ltd
- ADOPTION UK CHARITY
- Coram Intercountry Adoption Centre
- ADOPTION MATTERS
- WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION
- OXFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY ACTION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSORTIUM OF VOLUNTARY ADOPTION AGENCIES UK LIMITED | £236k | — | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| CCS Adoption Ltd | £1.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ADOPTION UK CHARITY | £4.2m | — | — | below | — | material uncertainty |
| Coram Intercountry Adoption Centre | £2.1m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| ADOPTION MATTERS | £4.3m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION | £36.6m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |