GLAMORGAN VOLUNTARY SERVICES
Registered charity 1163193 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as GVS
Glamorgan Voluntary Services helps to improve the quality of life of people and communities by supporting volunteers, volunteering opportunities and voluntary groups. Our role is to provide information, advice and guidance on all aspects of volunteering for both volunteers and recruiting organisations.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £115,552 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves amounting to £813,933. The trustees acknowledge that income levels are likely to fall due to the economic climate and rising costs, but confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Charitable activities (85% of income)
“Charitable activities 4 359,524 603,144 962,668” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: sufficient reserves for running costs, contractual obligations and redundancy pay-outs (held: £814k)
“The trustees are aiming to build sufficient reserves for running costs, contractual obligations and redundancy pay-outs. The trustees also regularly review the minimum level of cash reserves below which they feel it would be imprudent to continue operations.” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by HSJ Audit Limited. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Glamorgan Voluntary Services (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- National Lottery Community Fund — “Book a free 30-minute funding surgery appointment with a National Lottery Community Fund Officer and explore your options.” (source page)
- Comic Relief — “Funding from the ‘Comic Relief Cwtch Communities’ scheme is strengthening the work of grassroots organisations in Wales and supporting them …” (source page)
Property (HM Land Registry)
4 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~5.4 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (85% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/02/2016) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Received assets from another charity (04/12/2015) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- LYNDA WALLIS HAWKINSchair
- Andrew Gareth Evans
- CONWAY HAWKINS
- Christian Mark James Pegrum
- David Edwards
- Emily Scaglioni
- Laura O'Keeffe
- Robert Ewen Gatis · trustee of 2 other charities
- STEVE COX
- Sian Davies · trustee of 2 other charities
- Teresa Pamela Power
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Cardiff · Vale Of Glamorgan
Income and spending
Common questions
Is GLAMORGAN VOLUNTARY SERVICES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £115,552 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves amounting to £813,933. The trustees acknowledge that income levels are likely to fall due to the economic climate and rising costs, but confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HSJ Audit Limited.
Who funds GLAMORGAN VOLUNTARY SERVICES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GLAMORGAN VOLUNTARY SERVICES as a grant recipient include WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION.
Known funders
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