SALFORD COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SERVICES
Latest income
£6.4m
Latest spending
£6.3m
Registered
1988
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of unrestricted income of £36,444 for the year ended 31 March 2025. Per the trustees' report, free reserves amounted to £831,419, which is below the stated policy target of £1,190,175. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme with no disclosed deficit.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £60,001 - £70,000 — below the median for charities its size (£76k)
“Two key personnel received total emoluments of £156,727 between them. Both employees earned in excess of £60,000 per annum” — page 88
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 2
“Two key personnel received total emoluments of £156,727 between them. Both employees earned in excess of £60,000 per annum” — page 88
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: six months (held: £831k)
“The Salford CVS Reserves Policy is to maintain a sufficient level of reserves to enable usual activities to continue over a period of up to six months should a shortfall in income occur and also to take account of potential risks and contingencies that may arise from time to time. The required reserves to achieve this are £1,190,175.” — page 53
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: 10GM Ltd is co-owned by Salford CVS, Bolton CVS, Action Together and Macc. The Chief Executive of Salford CVS is a Director of 10GM Ltd. Salford CVS have received funding from 10GM during the period totalling £283,735.
“10GM Ltd Is co-owned by Salford CVS, Bolton CVS, Action Together and Macc. The Chief Executive of Salford CVS is a Director of 10GM Ltd. Salford CVS have received funding from 10GM during the period totalling £283,735.”
“Voluntary Sector North West Are a delivery partner on the Answer Cancer Programme of which Salford CVS is the accountable body. Voluntary Sector North-West received £97,807 as part of this work. An employee and a Trustee of Voluntary Sector North-West are Trustees of Salford CVS.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Voluntary Sector North West are a delivery partner on the Answer Cancer Programme of which Salford CVS is the accountable body. Voluntary Sector North-West received £97,807 as part of this work. An employee and a Trustee of Voluntary Sector North-West are Trustees of Salford CVS.
“10GM Ltd Is co-owned by Salford CVS, Bolton CVS, Action Together and Macc. The Chief Executive of Salford CVS is a Director of 10GM Ltd. Salford CVS have received funding from 10GM during the period totalling £283,735.”
“Voluntary Sector North West Are a delivery partner on the Answer Cancer Programme of which Salford CVS is the accountable body. Voluntary Sector North-West received £97,807 as part of this work. An employee and a Trustee of Voluntary Sector North-West are Trustees of Salford CVS.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Humans MCR received five grants from Salford CVS totalling £50,376. An employee of Humans Manchester was a Trustee of Salford CVS.
“10GM Ltd Is co-owned by Salford CVS, Bolton CVS, Action Together and Macc. The Chief Executive of Salford CVS is a Director of 10GM Ltd. Salford CVS have received funding from 10GM during the period totalling £283,735.”
“Voluntary Sector North West Are a delivery partner on the Answer Cancer Programme of which Salford CVS is the accountable body. Voluntary Sector North-West received £97,807 as part of this work. An employee and a Trustee of Voluntary Sector North-West are Trustees of Salford CVS.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Gaddum received one grant from Salford CVS totalling £5,297. An employee of Gaddum is a Trustee of Salford CVS.
“10GM Ltd Is co-owned by Salford CVS, Bolton CVS, Action Together and Macc. The Chief Executive of Salford CVS is a Director of 10GM Ltd. Salford CVS have received funding from 10GM during the period totalling £283,735.”
“Voluntary Sector North West Are a delivery partner on the Answer Cancer Programme of which Salford CVS is the accountable body. Voluntary Sector North-West received £97,807 as part of this work. An employee and a Trustee of Voluntary Sector North-West are Trustees of Salford CVS.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Salford Lads and Girls Club received one grant from Salford CVS totalling £5,000. A Trustee of Salford CVS was a volunteer of Salford Lads and Girls Club.
“10GM Ltd Is co-owned by Salford CVS, Bolton CVS, Action Together and Macc. The Chief Executive of Salford CVS is a Director of 10GM Ltd. Salford CVS have received funding from 10GM during the period totalling £283,735.”
“Voluntary Sector North West Are a delivery partner on the Answer Cancer Programme of which Salford CVS is the accountable body. Voluntary Sector North-West received £97,807 as part of this work. An employee and a Trustee of Voluntary Sector North-West are Trustees of Salford CVS.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 01948293
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£6.4m
Total spending
£6.3m
Reserves (reported)
£831k
Employees
40
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/11/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (23/10/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (06/08/2018)
Trustees
- Aderonke Apata
- Barbara Anne Bentham
- Ben Whalley
- Francesca Todde
- Grace Dyke
- Teresa Pepper
- Yen Siang Tan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £6.4m | £6.3m |
| 31/03/2024 | £6.3m | £6.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £5.0m | £4.8m |
| 31/03/2022 | £4.8m | £4.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £4.9m | £4.8m |
Common questions
Is SALFORD COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SERVICES financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of unrestricted income of £36,444 for the year ended 31 March 2025. Per the trustees' report, free reserves amounted to £831,419, which is below the stated policy target of £1,190,175. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme with no disclosed deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.
What does the highest-paid employee of SALFORD COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SERVICES earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds SALFORD COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SERVICES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SALFORD COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SERVICES as a grant recipient include THE BOOTH CHARITIES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE BOOTH CHARITIES | FY2025 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' FOUNDATION | 1 | £254k |
| THE FRANK JACKSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £85k |
| THE PARGITER TRUST | 1 | £80k |
| ST EDMUNDS TRUST | 1 | £21k |
| NFL FOUNDATION UK | 1 | £12k |
| THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| CHARTERHOUSE-IN-SOUTHWARK | 1 | £9k |
| THE ALAN AND BABETTE SAINSBURY CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £5k |