VOLUNTEER ACTION
Volunteer Action is a local charity that provides a Community Car Service and Befriending services to people living in north east Northamptonshire. The service helps ensure elderly, infirm and disabled people in the community access some of the vital services they need to remain independent.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity delivered a surplus of £34,944 for the financial year ending 31 March 2025. The trustees have determined to maintain reserves at a minimum level of six months' running costs plus associated wind-up costs to address uncertainties regarding future statutory funding. The charity employs 2.8 full-time equivalent staff and relies significantly on volunteer contributions to deliver its services.
What the accounts disclose
“VA receives its income from a range of sources - Local Authorities, NHS, donations, fundraising and contracts.” — page 3
“Taking these factors into account, the Trustees have determined to maintain the charity’s reserves at a minimum level of six months running costs plus associated wind-up costs.” — page 3
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/01/2017)
Trustees
- LLoyd Martinchair
- Charles Wallace
- David Cashmore
- John Pick
- Judith Middleton
- Moira Froggatt
- Richard George Allinson
- Sandra Church
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £225k | £190k |
| 31/03/2024 | £174k | £164k |
| 31/03/2023 | £115k | £148k |
| 31/03/2022 | £92k | £123k |
| 31/03/2021 | £108k | £105k |
Common questions
Is VOLUNTEER ACTION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity delivered a surplus of £34,944 for the financial year ending 31 March 2025. The trustees have determined to maintain reserves at a minimum level of six months' running costs plus associated wind-up costs to address uncertainties regarding future statutory funding. The charity employs 2.8 full-time equivalent staff and relies significantly on volunteer contributions to deliver its services.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 28/08/2020 | £2k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |