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Visit www.varotherham.org.ukAbout Voluntary Action Rotherham
VAR provides support services to the voluntary and community groups/organisations within the borough. This is provided by the following: a volunteer centre, developing and facilitating networks and collaborative working, undertakes policy analysis and research, lobbies on behalf of the sector, runs a membership scheme, develop and manage several bespoke projects. VAR is a membership based org.
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· FY2025 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Voluntary Action Rotherham with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 2,126 international 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 2,545 international charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVoluntary Action Rotherham is a registered international nonprofit based in Rotherham, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. 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 £3M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Voluntary Action Rotherham's registered charity number is 1075995. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Voluntary Action Rotherham 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 international charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Voluntary Action Rotherham is located in Rotherham, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
Based on official tax filings, Voluntary Action Rotherham has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 95% for international charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Voluntary Action Rotherham is classified as an International organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £3M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Voluntary Action Rotherham. 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, Voluntary Action Rotherham is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 95%). 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.
VAR provides support services to the voluntary and community groups/organisations within the borough. This is provided by the following: a volunteer centre, developing and facilitating networks and collaborative working, undertakes policy analysis and research, lobbies on behalf of the sector, runs a membership scheme, develop and manage several bespoke projects. VAR is a membership based org. Voluntary Action Rotherham is classified as an international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of £3M is well above the peer average of £1M.
Voluntary Action Rotherham 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.
You can verify Voluntary Action Rotherham 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 Voluntary Action Rotherham 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.
Donations to Voluntary Action Rotherham 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.
Voluntary Action Rotherham is based in Rotherham. 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.
Voluntary Action Rotherham was first registered in 1999, making it approximately 27 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. VOLUNTARY ACTION ROTHERHAM is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
VOLUNTARY ACTION ROTHERHAM is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
VOLUNTARY ACTION ROTHERHAM is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Zine is spreading the word – and voice – of young people - Rotherham Advertiser
Charity ambassador in spotlight for commitment to volunteering - Rotherham Advertiser
Event sings the praises of community's 'everyday heroes' - Rotherham Advertiser
The Heroes Among Us: Rotherham’s Volunteers Make the Difference - Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Lucky numbers do lotto good for community - Rotherham Advertiser
Voluntary Action Rotherham's Funding Fair helps sustain charitable groups - Rotherham Advertiser
Plan to transform Rotherham’s food culture wins national recognition - Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Empowering communities: Rotherham launches drop-in hubs for money management and support - Rotherham Advertiser
Shafiq honoured to be new chief of Voluntary Action Rotherham - Worksop Guardian
Pioneering Rotherham health volunteers meet shadow health minister - Rotherham Advertiser
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 11 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1999
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Voluntary Action Rotherham
- What is Voluntary Action Rotherham?
- Voluntary Action Rotherham is a international charitable company based in Rotherham, United Kingdom. VAR provides support services to the voluntary and community groups/organisations within the borough. This is provided by the following: a volunteer centre, developing and facilitating networks and collaborative working, undertakes policy analysis and research, lobbies on behalf of the sector, runs a membership scheme, develop and manage several bespoke projects. VAR is a membership based org.
- When was Voluntary Action Rotherham founded?
- Voluntary Action Rotherham was founded in 1999.
- Where is Voluntary Action Rotherham located?
- Headquartered in Rotherham, United Kingdom.
- What is Voluntary Action Rotherham's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Voluntary Action Rotherham trustworthy?
- Voluntary Action Rotherham 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 Voluntary Action Rotherham's website?
- https://www.varotherham.org.uk
- Are donations to Voluntary Action Rotherham 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.