VOLUNTARY NORFOLK
Latest income
£4.4m
Latest spending
£4.2m
Registered
2005
Accounts read
FY2023
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus with total incoming resources increasing by 20.4% to £4,889,562. Unrestricted reserves stood at £481,551, which the trustees confirmed met and exceeded their policy target of holding three months' essential running costs.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £70,001 - £80,000 — below the median for charities its size (£76k)
“In the band £70,001 - £80,000” — page 55
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months’ ‘essential running costs’ (held: £482k)
“Their current policy is to aim to hold unrestricted reserves which amount to three months’ ‘essential running costs’.”
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Voluntary Norfolk invoiced Healthwatch Norfolk £1,582 in relation to job adverts and HR services.
“Vivienne Helen Clifford-Jackson, a trustee of Voluntary Norfolk is a director for Healthwatch Norfolk. During the year ended 31 March 2023, Voluntary Norfolk invoiced Healthwatch Norfolk £1,582 (2022: £2,774) in relation to job adverts and HR services.” — page 64
“David John Walker, a trustee of Voluntary Norfolk is a director of Into Opera. During the year ended 31 March 2023, Voluntary Norfolk invoiced Into Opera £26,595 (2022: £23,353) in relation to payroll services.” — page 64
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Voluntary Norfolk invoiced Into Opera £26,595 in relation to payroll services.
“Vivienne Helen Clifford-Jackson, a trustee of Voluntary Norfolk is a director for Healthwatch Norfolk. During the year ended 31 March 2023, Voluntary Norfolk invoiced Healthwatch Norfolk £1,582 (2022: £2,774) in relation to job adverts and HR services.” — page 64
“David John Walker, a trustee of Voluntary Norfolk is a director of Into Opera. During the year ended 31 March 2023, Voluntary Norfolk invoiced Into Opera £26,595 (2022: £23,353) in relation to payroll services.” — page 64
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Voluntary Norfolk invoiced Norfolk Citizens Advice £5,174 in relation to job adverts.
“Vivienne Helen Clifford-Jackson, a trustee of Voluntary Norfolk is a director for Healthwatch Norfolk. During the year ended 31 March 2023, Voluntary Norfolk invoiced Healthwatch Norfolk £1,582 (2022: £2,774) in relation to job adverts and HR services.” — page 64
“David John Walker, a trustee of Voluntary Norfolk is a director of Into Opera. During the year ended 31 March 2023, Voluntary Norfolk invoiced Into Opera £26,595 (2022: £23,353) in relation to payroll services.” — page 64
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Norfolk Citizens Advice invoiced Voluntary Norfolk £38,333 in relation to referral services for the Carers Matter Norfolk project.
“Vivienne Helen Clifford-Jackson, a trustee of Voluntary Norfolk is a director for Healthwatch Norfolk. During the year ended 31 March 2023, Voluntary Norfolk invoiced Healthwatch Norfolk £1,582 (2022: £2,774) in relation to job adverts and HR services.” — page 64
“David John Walker, a trustee of Voluntary Norfolk is a director of Into Opera. During the year ended 31 March 2023, Voluntary Norfolk invoiced Into Opera £26,595 (2022: £23,353) in relation to payroll services.” — page 64
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: CBR Business Solutions
“CBR Business Solutions is the trading arm of Voluntary Norfolk, with operating profits providing an important source of unrestricted income.”
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Michael Kitching — CEO
- Tessa Haskey — Chair of Trustees
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£4.4m
Total spending
£4.2m
Reserves (reported)
£300k
Employees
88
Trustees
- Tessa Jane Haskeychair
- David John WALKER
- Ian Craig Morrison CBE
- Kathryn Mary Brown
- Mark Alexander Trenavin-Body
- Peter Mark Hitchcock
- Stephen Wright
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £4.4m | £4.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £4.5m | £4.7m |
| 31/03/2023 | £4.9m | £4.8m |
| 31/03/2022 | £4.1m | £4.0m |
| 31/03/2021 | £3.5m | £3.2m |
Common questions
Is VOLUNTARY NORFOLK financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus with total incoming resources increasing by 20.4% to £4,889,562. Unrestricted reserves stood at £481,551, which the trustees confirmed met and exceeded their policy target of holding three months' essential running costs. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Larking Gowen LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of VOLUNTARY NORFOLK earn?
Per its FY2023 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band.
Who funds VOLUNTARY NORFOLK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name VOLUNTARY NORFOLK as a grant recipient include THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | FY2024 | £150k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 10/07/2014 | £10k | "Sea Palling 'remembrance, learning and harmony' celebration" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE RANWORTH TRUST 1985 | 2 | £55k |
| THE EARL OF NORTHAMPTON'S CHARITY | 1 | £456k |
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £341k |
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 1 | £271k |
| WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION | 1 | £233k |
| JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £55k |
| THE GEOFFREY WATLING CHARITY | 1 | £40k |
| THE ELLERDALE TRUST | 1 | £30k |