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Sefton Council for Voluntary Service

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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Sefton Council for Voluntary Service

Sefton CVS promotes voluntary,community and faith activity in the borough of Sefton and surrounding areas by means of providing services to and support for voluntary, community and faith organisations.CVS acts as the principal coordinating and umbrella infrastructure organisation and is a conduit between voluntary sector organisations, through networks and joint working, and the statutory sector.

Founded
Headquarters
Crosby Road North
Foundation type
Charitable Company
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

Fundraising Regulator since 2026

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 89%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025)
£1.00
Program£1.00
Fundraising£0.00
100% to programs beats the peer average (89%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Sefton Council for Voluntary Service with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 19,351 religion charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 22,156 religion charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Sefton Council for Voluntary Service is a registered religion nonprofit based in Crosby Road North, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its registration number is 1024546. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £5M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Sefton Council for Voluntary Service's registered charity number is 1024546. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

Sefton Council for Voluntary Service has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Sefton Council for Voluntary Service is located in Crosby Road North, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.

Based on official tax filings, Sefton Council for Voluntary Service has £5M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 89% for religion charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £313K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Sefton Council for Voluntary Service is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £5M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Sefton Council for Voluntary Service. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Sefton Council for Voluntary Service holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Sefton CVS promotes voluntary,community and faith activity in the borough of Sefton and surrounding areas by means of providing services to and support for voluntary, community and faith organisations.CVS acts as the principal coordinating and umbrella infrastructure organisation and is a conduit between voluntary sector organisations, through networks and joint working, and the statutory sector. Sefton Council for Voluntary Service is classified as a religion organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among religion charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of £5M is well above the peer average of £313K.

Sefton Council for Voluntary Service is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1024546.

You can verify Sefton Council for Voluntary Service in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact Sefton Council for Voluntary Service directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Yes, Sefton Council for Voluntary Service is registered with the Fundraising Regulator (FR), the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Registration means the charity has committed to following the Code of Fundraising Practice and the Fundraising Promise, which set standards for honest, respectful, and transparent fundraising. Donors can complain to the FR if they believe a charity has breached the Code.

Donations to Sefton Council for Voluntary Service are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Sefton Council for Voluntary Service is based in Crosby Road North. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Sefton Council for Voluntary Service was first registered in 1993, making it approximately 33 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
100% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. SEFTON COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Brian T•••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£4.8M revenue
FY2025
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£4.7M revenue
FY2024
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£4.5M revenue
FY2023
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£4.7M revenue
FY2022
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£4.1M revenue
FY2021
Charity Commission (UK)

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion this charity 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 11 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1993
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Sefton Council for Voluntary Service

What is Sefton Council for Voluntary Service?
Sefton Council for Voluntary Service is a religion charitable company based in Crosby Road North, United Kingdom. Sefton CVS promotes voluntary,community and faith activity in the borough of Sefton and surrounding areas by means of providing services to and support for voluntary, community and faith organisations.CVS acts as the principal coordinating and umbrella infrastructure organisation and is a conduit between voluntary sector organisations, through networks and joint working, and the statutory sector.
When was Sefton Council for Voluntary Service founded?
Sefton Council for Voluntary Service was founded in 1993.
Where is Sefton Council for Voluntary Service located?
Headquartered in Crosby Road North, United Kingdom.
What is Sefton Council for Voluntary Service's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Sefton Council for Voluntary Service trustworthy?
Sefton Council for Voluntary Service has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Sefton Council for Voluntary Service's registration number?
Registration: 1024546 (United Kingdom).
What is Sefton Council for Voluntary Service's website?
https://www.seftoncvs.org.uk
Are donations to Sefton Council for Voluntary Service tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.