VOICE OF THE LISTENER & VIEWER
VLV works to represent UK citizen and consumer interests in broadcasting and speaks for listeners and viewers on the full range of broadcasting issues. We use independent expertise to champion quality and diversity in programming, respond to consultations, write policy briefings, run events and conferences and work for public service broadcasting that informs, educates and entertains.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £84,758 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds. The trustees note that funding from the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust has ended and identify funding as a 'very major challenge', warning that work may need to be reduced significantly unless other sources are found. Despite these risks, the trustees confirm that adequate resources remain available to continue activities and maintain the charity as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“an appropriate level would be three months cover on expenditure not covered by project related restricted grants. Based on the 2024 anticipated expenditure this is set at £15k.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (24/09/2013)
Trustees
- COLIN BROWNEchair
- Allan Jack
- Andrew Board
- Catherine Freda Dixon
- Helen Jay
- Hesham Sabry
- Mary Dixon
- Peter Stanley Gordon
- Professor Catherine Johnson
- Professor Sylvia Margaret Harvey
- Toni Charlton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £89k | £87k |
| 31/05/2024 | £93k | £107k |
| 31/05/2023 | £115k | £115k |
| 31/05/2022 | £103k | £96k |
| 31/05/2021 | £55k | £60k |
Common questions
Is VOICE OF THE LISTENER & VIEWER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £84,758 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds. The trustees note that funding from the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust has ended and identify funding as a 'very major challenge', warning that work may need to be reduced significantly unless other sources are found. Despite these risks, the trustees confirm that adequate resources remain available to continue activities and maintain the charity as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds VOICE OF THE LISTENER & VIEWER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name VOICE OF THE LISTENER & VIEWER as a grant recipient include THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £182k | Core costs |
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £71k | Shaping Public Service Broadcasting policy for the future of citizens |