CHELMSFORD COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
Chelmsford CVS works to support, promote, and develop local voluntary action to improve the effectiveness of voluntary and community organisations in Chelmsford, Essex. We operate under the working name Chelmsford CVS and host projects including: Chelmsford Volunteering Centre, Chelmsford 4 Good, Chelmsford Men's Shed, Writtle Garden, Tennyson Live Well Garden, SWF Community Garden .
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £466,035 from £538,699 in the prior year, while expenditure fell to £432,878, resulting in a net income of £23,157. The trustees note that actual free reserves of £175,054 are below the stated policy target of £209,939, which represents six months of unrestricted expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“This equates to free reserves of £209,939 compared to actual free reserves held at the year end of £175,054”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/12/2023)
Trustees
- ALLISON LOFTHOUSE
- Dr Gregory Deacon
- Glenda Joy Daines
- JOHN RICHARD KNOTT
- Louis Langenberg
- Susan Melanie Dobson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £466k | £433k |
| 31/03/2024 | £518k | £446k |
| 31/03/2023 | £367k | £415k |
| 31/03/2022 | £436k | £368k |
| 31/03/2021 | £386k | £306k |
Common questions
Is CHELMSFORD COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £466,035 from £538,699 in the prior year, while expenditure fell to £432,878, resulting in a net income of £23,157. The trustees note that actual free reserves of £175,054 are below the stated policy target of £209,939, which represents six months of unrestricted expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/06/2020 | £17k | Support of Covid Rapid Response |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2006 | £4k | Refurbishment and resources |
Funders of similar charities
Charities like this
- THE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE UTTLESFORD
- CHELMSFORD COUNSELLING FOUNDATION
- MALDON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY VOLUNTARY SERVICE
- SEFTON COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
- MANSFIELD COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE (CVS)
- FRIENDS OF ESSEX CHURCHES TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHELMSFORD COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE | £466k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE UTTLESFORD | £320k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| CHELMSFORD COUNSELLING FOUNDATION | £268k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MALDON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY VOLUNTARY SERVICE | £408k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SEFTON COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE | £4.8m | £60,000 - £69,999 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| MANSFIELD COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE (CVS) | £345k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |