VOLUI¥4TEER CENTRE GREENWICH
Company No. 03832423 (England & Wal¢s)
Charity no. 1081369
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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Contents
Page No.
Report of the Board of Trustees
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Report of the Independent Auditor5
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Statemellt of Financial Activities
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Balance Sheet
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Statement of Cashflows
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Notey to the Finanelal Statements
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The Board of Tmst¢¢s presents its report and audited financial statements for thc ycar ¢nd¢d 30
S¢ptember 2025.
Reference and Administrative Information
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Name..
Volunteer Centre Greenwi¢h
Chari
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stration Number".
1081369
Com
istration Number:
3832423
yisler¢d Officc and
crntional Address=
Equitable House
1st Floor
7 General Gordon Square
London SE18 6FH
Board of Trustees
Jonathan Frick¢r
Chrls Grigsby
Melanie Taylor
D¢borah Wallis
Kalc Askew
Sarah Joseph
William Wilson
Duc Nuygen
Alexandra Booth
John Cowley
Omar Hijab
Chair (till May 25)
Chair (from May 25)
Vicc Chair
Treasurer
(from March 2025)
(from June 25}
(from June 25)
Com
Sccr¢ta
Michelle Martin
Senior Mana
ement Tea
Michelle M&rtin
Liz Cutajar
Nadine Fulk¢r
Chief Executiv¢
Operations and ProJ￿ts Manager
Training and Development Lead
Auditors
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Strueture, Governan¢e and Management
Governin
Document
The organisation is & charitable company limited by guarantee, incoTrorated on 26 August 1999 and
registered as a charity on 30 June 2000.
The company amended its Articles of Associatio￿ before fornially ¢hanging the ¢ompany nam¢ to
Voluntecrcentre Grcenwi¢h IVCG), extcnding its ar¢aofb¢ncfit to the rest of England. This enablcs
th¢ organis#tion to usc onlin¢ ￿bour¢¢S lo notify m¢mb¢rs of ihc AGM and to acccpt proxy voics.
Thc objccls of thc chaLltablc conipany rcmain the same.
Recruitment and A
ointment of Board of Trnste
The Directors of the Company ar¢ also charity trustccs for th¢ purp05¢5 of charity law and under the
comp&Thy's Articles are known as members of the Board of Trustees. Under the requirements of the
Articles of Association the Membe￿ of the Board of Trnstees are elected to serve for a tenn of three
years and a maximum of nine years after which th¢y may sland for r¢-cl¢ctioll aft¢r standing dow
for one year.
The Board of Trustees seeks to ensure the needs of volunteers are appropriately reflected through the
diversity of the Trustee body. To enhance the pool of Trustees, the charity prok¢tiv¢ly adv¢rtis¢s and
promotes access to the Board of Trustees by local volunteers.
Trnstee Jndu¢tion and Traini
Potential new Trnstee members are initially invited to observe a Trustee meeting following a meeting
with the Chair. The potential Trnstee can then proceed io the application and int¢rvi¢w process. If
successful, new Ttustee5 attend ath induction Session with thc Chi¢£ EK¢cutive. This cov¢rs:
Tbe obligations of Board of Trustees members
The main documents which set out the operational fran)ework for the clwity including the
Articles of Associauon
R¢sour¢ing and th¢ ¢utt¢nt fman¢ial position as s¢t out ill th¢ lat¢51 published accounts
Future plans xtEd objcctivcs
An induction and inforniaiion pa¢k is giv¢n to n¢w Trnst¢es drawing on inf0m￿tion from various
Charity Commission publicaiiong and the Commiggion's Guide 'Th¢ Essential Trust¢¢" Th¢ pack
also includes all the r¢levant papers and documents needed as well as minutes of the previous two
Trustee meelings.
The charity a]80 seeks to ensure a high level of skills and exp¢rien¢e from the voluntary, community
and business s¢¢tors as well as r¢pr¢s¢ntalion from local volunleer-involving agencies.

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Trustee Inductlon and Trainin
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In an effort to maintain this broad skill mix an annual skills audit of the Board is conducted. In the
evenl of particular skills being lost due to changes on the Boart individuals may be approached to
apply for election.
Rlsk mi￿2
ement
The Board of TThstees has undertakcn a Teview of the principal risks to which th¢ charity is
exposed and has ¢stsblish¢d systems and controls to mitigate those risks.
External risks relating to the sustainability of funding for core functions have prompted a response,
including the diversification of incomc streams. the development of consultancy and training
services, and a reduction in exp¢nditur¢. How¢ver, income generation from training and
consultancy has declined significantly, largely due to orgallisations and b¢neficiaries facing
financial constraints and being unable to meel the costs of accrcditd training. This remains a key
area of focus for VCG as part of thc rcvi¢w and development of its new five-y¢ar strategi¢ plan.
Int¢rnal risks are managed through the ongoing refinement of PToccdures to ¢nsure consistent
quality and effective delivery across all operational areas of the charitabl¢ company. Risk oversight
is maintained by the Board of Trustees through th¢ uge of a robust risk assessment framework,
which is reviewed regularly to ensure its continued effectiveness.
anl$2tlonal Structsre
Volunteer Centre Gr¢cnwi¢h bas a Board of Trustees of up to 15 members who meet at least four
times during the year and aye responsible for the strategic direction and policy of th¢ charity. At
pr¢s¢nt the Board of Trustees has eight memb¢rs from a variety of backgrounds relevant to the work
of the chariry. The Company Secretary also attends Board meetings but has no voting Iights.
DaY-tr￿aY responsibility for the provision of seThryces 15 delegated to the Chief Executive with
assistan¢¢ from the Senior Managemeni Team. The Chief Executive is responsible for ensuring that
the chariry d¢liv¢rs the services spccificd, that key perforniance indicators are met, 5up¢rvision
meetings with ¢ach staff member are held and ensuTillg lh¢ team continue to develop their skills and
workn'ng practices in lin¢ with good practice.
Rel*ted Partle
In so far as it is complementary to the charity's objects the charity is guided by both local and national
policy. At a national level volunteering is guided by NCVO, at regional level through Lon(lon Plus
and at local lev¢1 through the Volunteer Centre.

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Objectives and Activities
Our vislon
Lives and communities positively changed tiuough volunteering.
OUT Ini5sion
EnTiching the live5 of individuals and communities by enhancing the value of volunteering? through
supporting and creating opportunities for all.
Volunteer Centre Greenwich aims to do this by:
Promoting volunteering to disadvantaged groups and individuals
Provtding infomialion and suppon (o all people seeking volunt¢ering opportunities
Providing infonnation and support to organisations seeking volun*¢rs
Providing support and training lo volunteers atKI those who work with volunteers
Promoting good practice around volunteering
Volunteer Centre Greenwich achieves the above by..
Providing a signposting service for people in the RBG who wish to volunteer throush a unique
network of "outreach posts" which provide accessible infornwtion and appoilltments locally.
Servicing the nctwork of registered groups and organisations. Any not-for-profit organisation can
register their volunteering opportunities with Volunteer Centre Greenwich and have access to
infom]ation, support and training in best practice when involving volunteers.
Prolnoting volunteering by attcnding local cornmunity f¢5tivals, Icading on Grccnwich
Volunteers. Week in June each year and providing tslks and presentations to groups.
Promotion of volunteering through marketing and publi¢ity.
D¢veloping innovative and new ways to reach all sections of the community through a range of
development projects.
Encouraging best practice and quality standards through providing a range of training workshops
and publish¢d materials.

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Achlevements and Perfornianee
Flnaneial Review
The Charity's income for th¢ y¢ar end¢d 30 September 2025 was £334,781 (2024: £327.386). Total
exp¢nditure for the year was £303,29412024: £317,811). resulting in a net surplus for th¢ year.
Unrestricted funds carri¢d fotward at 30 September 2025 wcr¢ £65,484 {2024.. £46.419}. Restiicted
funds relating to ongoing projccts totall¢d £22.084 at the year end (2024.. £9,662).
During the fllwicial year. VCG experienced the closure of its Young People's Proj¢¢t following the
cessation of funding. However, the Charity secured significant new and continued funding,
including..
A ￿rther three years, funding from The Henry Smith Charity for the Supported
Volunteering Project.
An additional year of funding from Public H¢alth to continue delivery of the Emotional
Well-Being Proj¢ct.
Funth'ng through th¢ Int¢grdted Care Board (ICB), managed by the Royal BoTough of
Greenwich, to deliver thc volunteering ¢lement of the Women and Girls Pilot Project.
Funding from Charities Togethcr supporting a six-borough, nine-partner initiative to
transform volunteering in the NHS.
Funding from Men¢ap to host and manage a Community ConnectOT role.
Smaller grants to address digilal in¢quality and to provide volunteer Wayfinders supporting
the closure of the Cutty Sark DLR ststion.
As a r¢sult of Careful fjnancial management and su¢¢¢ssfvl income generation, VCG addcd £19,065
to its rescrvcs during the year. The Charity generai¢d £5,420 in earned income and achieved £3,297
in bank interest.
Although VCG continues to generate some unrestri¢i¢d in¢ome, this remains below pre-pandemic
levels. In light of s¢ctor-wide fimding reductions alld a d¢¢lin¢ in organisations able to purchase
accredited courses- together with Ibe significant resources required lo deliver them- VCG took
th¢ strategic decision to step down as an accredited training provider. Th¢ Charity is now focusing
on cxpanding its portfolio of work5'hop-bas¢d training.
VCG ¢xt¢nds its sincere thanks to all funders and patkn¢rs for their continued support.
Reserves Policy
The BoaThl und¢rtAkes a 'risk assessment, approach to sctting a reserves level. This ensures that the
continuing work and ¢otnmitm¢nts of the Volunteer Centrc arc saf¢gu8rded and include
ntingencies for rcdundall¢y, long tcrni sicl(ness, associaied matcrnity Icave costs and any legal
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Strat¢gic Plan havc also been assessed. This process is undertaken each year to ensure that the
correct level of reserves deterniTned, is based on the cu]Tent obligations and requirements of the
organisation.
It was concluded that foT 2025-26 ihe range l¢v¢l of free reserves held by the Volunte¢r Centr¢ to
meet these obltgations needed. plus a wind-up cosi reserve figure, to be £47,958 - £64.927. The
unrestricted free reserves as at 30 September 2025 were £65,484.
Central Volunteer Centre Actlvitles
Volunteer Centre Greenwich's two core strands are to support its 868 member volunteer-involving
organisations and to signpost local residents to volunteering opportunities within those
organisations.
The seNice continues to fo¢us on outreach and ¢ommuJJity engagement across the borough. whil¢
also enhancing the support off¢r to m¢tnbers by illCT¢asillg access to voluntc¢iing opportunities.
Work has beett undertaken to develop a network of connections wtth community venues to engage
local restdenis, enabling access to community groups and Service users who may benefil from
volw]l¢¢ring and training opportunitics.
Volunteer Advisors have been recrnited and trained in Making Every Opportunity Count (MEOC),
InfOrn￿tiOn, Advice and Guidallce, Safeguarding and GDPR. This enables them to pK)vid¢
supportiv¢ cngag¢mcnt, signposting or refe￿Ing local people not only to training and volunteering
roles, but also to wider services and community groups that can offer a more holistic impact.
VCG continues to offer otte-t04)tte appointsnenls for individuals seeking volunteering opportunities
at its centrally located office. Appointment availability has increased to six sessions every Tuesday,
enabling support for a greater number of residents.
Through this delivery modeL VCG engaged with 2,705 individuals during the reporting period via a
rang¢ of activities including events, talks and on¢-tO-one appointments. This resulted in signposting
to 373 volunteeEillg opportunities, with 206 individua15 rcc¢iving fac¢-to-facc support
appointments.
Volunseer Management Best Pra¢tice Training
VCG continu¢$ to dcliver the cor¢ ¢ltm¢nts of its Voluntccr Manag¢m¢nt Best Practice training at
no cost to volunteer-iThvolving organisalions {VIOs). The ￿nd]llg environment remains challenging
and operating costs continu¢ EO rise,. however, VCG recognises the importance of mainlaining high
standards of volwiteer manag¢m¢nt across the borough and 18 ¢ommitt¢d to ensuring that cost does
not pr¢yent a barrier to access.
In addition, VCG delivers specialist training sessions on Dealing with Difficult Volulltee￿ aud
Volunteers and the Law.

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Volunteers, Week and Re¢ognltlon 100 and 250 AwArds
National Volunteers, Week takes place annually from the first Monday in Jun¢ and ¢¢lebrates the
outstsnding contributions made by volunteers. VCG marked Volunteers, Week with a launch event
in Woolwich town square, followed by a roadshow of events across the borough. These activitie5
¢nabl¢d VCG to promote member organisations, volunleerillg opportunities, engage with lo¢al
residents, and culminated in a celebratory ¢v¢nt, Recognilion 250.
VCG'S Recognition Award S¢h¢me, now well eslablished, Comprises two awaTds'. Recognilion 100
and RecogniÈEON 250. Recognition 100 is a postal award recognising volunteers who havc
contribut¢d 100 hours or rnorc to thcir organisation and to scrviccs across thc borough.
Nominations ar¢ Submitted by registe￿d member organisations. This year, 95 volunteers r¢¢¢iv¢d a
certificate and a lctter of thanks from the Worshipful Mayor of Gr¢¢nwich and Voluntecr Centre
Greenwich.
In addition, 14 m¢mber organisations nominated 27 volunteers to attend th¢ Recognition 250
Award Ceremony. D¢livered in collaborntion with Myc¢na¢ House, the event was hcld in th¢ main
hall with access to thc gardens, reco￿lis1ng those voluThtccts who hav¢ contributed 250 hour5 or
morc of their lime. Awards wcrc pr¢s¢nt¢d by Councillor Linda Bird, Deputy Mayor of Greenwich,
and Councillor Sandra Bau¢r. Th¢ cclebration included afternoon tea and liv¢ piano music provided
by voluntccr pianis¢ Jaden Brown. Each awardee r¢c¢iv¢d a framed photograph with the Mayor of
Gieenwich, along with a framed certificate, as a lasting recognition of their dedication and
contribution to their organisation and th¢ Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Bridging Divides
Dwing this reporting period, VCG'S PTim8ry focus has reinained on providing ¢oinprehensive
membership s¢rviG¢s to our member organisations. Support has included oii¢-tQ-on¢ m¢ctings
offering guidance on policies and proceduTCS, rol¢ d¢5rriplions, risk asscssm¢nts, and the pmvision
of templates and promotional materia]s for volunt¢¢rin¥ rolG4. Volunteering opportunities hav¢
bcen actively promoted through VCG'S volunteer database. increasing inter¢st in member
organisations, roles and contributing to the ¢ngag¢ment of 1,581 Dew volunteers.
Membership has continued to grow, wilh 93 neiv org&ni8ations joinit)g during this period, bringing
total membership to 876 organisations, including an increase in Global majority led groups. Direct
one-tO•one support was provided to 44 member orggnisgtions.
As part of our core gervices, VCG has continued to support ESOL (English for Speakers of other
languages) learners by delivering outreach sessions designed to build confidence and English-
language skills through volunt¢¢ring. VCG has maintained a strong pres¢n¢¢ ¥ross the borough,
attending events in Thamesmead, Oreenwich, and Woolwich to strengthen connections with local
groups and servi¢e providers. Additional outreach in¢luded participation at Woolwich Job Centre.
GLLaB (Greenwich Local Labour and Business) Job Fair, Charlton Athletic Collununity Trust Job
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Volunteer Managem¢nt Workshops and Volvnte¢r Managers. Forums were delivered both online
and fac¢-to-fa¢¢, providing members with up-to-date guidance, networking opportunities and
support lo ensure the delivery tsf high*uality volunteer programmes.
VCG continu¢s to host volunl¢¢r eoff¢¢ mornings, offcrcd both onlinc and in pcrsony providing
opportunities for volunteers to ¢xplore Cu￿nt rol¢s, mc¢t the team and tour the office. By offering
onlinc and cv¢ning scssions. a widcr rangc of participants can acccss voluntcering opportunities,
hclping to rejnove barricrs for those who prcfer face-to-facc discussions ov¢r compl¢ting
application fonns.
Monthly ncwslcttets are sent to all volunteers, highlighting new opportunities and support s¢rYi¢¢s
across the borough. Volunteer roles and infornydtion are also promoted acro55 VCG'S six social
media platforms, helping to reach a broader audience and make volunteering opportunities more
#CC¢S5iblc.
Efforls lo expand volunteering within the NHS have strengthened our databas¢ and partncrships.
VCG has support¢d NHS partn¢rs with rccrnitment processes, providing guidance to reduce
bartieFS and cnablc mor¢ individua15 to access NHS volunteering opportunities.
In partnership with Metro, GAVS and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS TrusL VCG delivered
wothshops focuscd on tnalaria awareness within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. These
w0￿ShopS cxplored batTiers faced by local communities in accessing pr¢v¢nlion and tY¢atm¢nl
services and supported the c041esign of awareness-raising approaches througb PTomotional
materials and campaigns. 15 Global Majority organisatitst]$ pJrticipated, helping to increase
awareness a¢ross the borough.
Quote from A member organls2tlon for support provided on volunteer recruitment:
"I must iell you we are getting some wonderful volunteers through your database, it is really
h¢lping support our recruitment process, especially as we are about to open the night shelter on the
27th October which runs to the end of March, and we rely on our volunl¢ers for th¢ support to our
homeless guests."
Greenwich Homeless Projeei
Community Referral Platfort
Th¢ Community Referral Platforni enables organisations to promote their services, aetivilies, and
groups to local residents and other organisations. The plarforn) continues to grow, with an
incr¢osing number of org&ni$ations with both existing VCG members and new organisations
signing up.
There are currently 83 actfvltles availabl¢ to thc public. including community groups. support
groups, mental health services, exercise and fitness classes> youth centres, coffee and chat. alld
mor¢. OUT plaiforni helps to tackle loneliness and isolation with the paihway allowing residents of
the Royal Borough of Gre¢nwich to self-r¢f¢r dire¢tly to thes¢ servi¢¢5, improviELg access and
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Emergency Planning
VCG continucs to support a coordinated approach lo ¢m¢rgency planning betwccn th¢ voluntary
and conllnunity sector and th¢ Royal Borough of Grccnwi¢h {RBG). A survey is issued to all new
mornb¢rs rcgistering with VCG to cttsure we continuc to build covnprehensivc data on thc vital
assets, skills, and resources tbat the voluntary, community and faith 5CCtor (VCFS) can provide tn
the evcnt of an cmcrgen¢y.
The Chief Executive ¢ontinues to attcnd Borough Resilience Forum mc¢tings and works in
partncr5hip with th¢ Emergency Planning Team. A regular newsletter is Circulated to all members,
providing up-to-date inforniation from Borough Resilience Fornm meetings, along with rel¢vanl
gutdance and training opportunElies. In addition. VCG worked with VCFS organisalioo Unity
Work5, to produ¢e an Easy Rcad version of the Emergency Booklet for ￿sidents.
VCG also secured funding to off¢r and faeilitale. in conjunction with RBG'S Emergency Planning
Team, 2n extreme heat tabletop ¢xcrcis¢ for the sector, which wa5 attcnd¢d by 15 organisations.
The exercise includ¢d a presentation from the Met OtTice, which provided valuabl¢ instghts into
antieipafrd weather changes over the coming years, including higher temperatures and inereAsed
rdinfall. and the associated risks of flooding. Following this exercise, a VCFS Emergency Plannin8
Steering Group was establishcd, with two meetings held during this period.
Th¢ Chief Executivc was invited to present at City Hall oll VCG'S journey of collaix)Tation with the
Royal Borollgh of Greenwich and th¢ Emergency Planning Unit, having been highlighted as an
example of good practice.
DLR- Wayfinders
In partnership with Visit Greenwich and funded by ihe Royal Borough of Greenwi¢h (RBG), VCG
was commtssioned to recruit alld manage a team of trained volunteers to provide tourist signposting
support during the temporary Closure of the Cutty Sark DLR station. The WaYf1nde￿ are based at
the Grecnwich DLR London exit, with th¢ s¢heme established in Augusr 2025.
VCG recruited 21 volunt¢ers to support shifts running from Friday to Sunday, betwe￿ 10.00am
and 6.00pm. During this reporting period, volunteers ¢ontribut¢d a total of 248 hours across 62
shifts alld engaged with and supported 1,602 visitors.
One Wayfinder volunteer reflected on th¢tr ¢xperienc4 stating:
'Volunteering as a Wajftndei. Volunteer on a Su￿nY Satt4rd(ty afterkzoon (9 Augusl) was a great
eXFeriÉAcefor Me. Loods of visitors come lo the DLR slatiopi in Greenwich everyfive minutES.
Greenwich is my home and I hope every visilor has a great andposEtive LYperEence when coming
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Training and Consultallcy
This year saw the Conclusion of training delivered under the Adult and Community Learning
contract. VCG focused on providing accredited training for proj¢cl deliv¢ry volunl¢ers. as w¢ll as
workshop-based training for rnember organisations. Accrcdited training dclivered during tlu"s p¢riod
included courses within thc Learning Group.. Preparation Jor Life and Work..
l. Mentoring- Level 2
2. Customer Service- Level 2
3. Employability- Level I
VCG continues to deliver a comprehensive training and deYelopn]ent prOgr￿n￿e to support
volunleer-invoLvittg organisations (VIOS) ensuring that best practice is adopted, high standards are
aintained, and volunteers have a positive experience.
This year, VCG delivered volunteer management training covering..
Munaging and Recpwiling Volunleers
Good Pructice Policies
Iptclusive Volunteering
Screening Volunleers
Supervising aidsupporling Volunle8rs
Deuling with Dijficuli Volunteers
In addition to group scssions. VCG provided tailored training for individual organisations. Th¢
National Arniy Museum received volunteer management training. while The Carers Centre
received Introduction to Mentoring? Safeguarding Training, and Professional Boundaries sessions.
Througlk these ¢ombined programm¢s, VCG has continued tQ 5tr¢ngth¢n volunt¢er ¢ngagem¢nt.
etthance organisalional capacity, and dcvclop volunte¢ts' skills to support their ongoing
contribution to the IM)rough.
Project Work
Community Connector Project
The Community Connector project is a specialist initiative host¢d by Voluntccr Ccntre Gr¢¢nwich
in partnership with National Mencap. The project is led by a Community Connector- an individual
with a learning disability- who provides a votce for other people with a learning disability living in
Greenwi¢h and works io develop opportunities that support happier, healthier lives.
This project has inforn]ed and enhanced VCG'S practices for supporting staff with learning
disabiliii¢s. ensuring that processes are in¢lusiv¢ and reasonabl¢ adjustments ar¢ ¢onsAst¢ntly made.
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Over th¢ past year. the Community Connector has contributed to planning th¢ AdeiEcap OurActive
Commurtity project in Greenwich, engaging with people in the community to listen to their ideas,
sharc experien¢es and help improve acce5S to activities.
Thc proj¢ct has also focuscd on mapping the loeal offer for people with Icarniiig disabilities,
id¢ntifying gaps and developing solution8. A series of Community Conncctor Forums have been
held aeross diff¢r¢nt borough locations. providing & platform for individuals with learning
disabilities to sharc ¢hall¢nges, expcrkenccs, and recomTnendalions for improving access to
activiti¢s.
In addition, the project has work¢d with local organisations lo provide seed ￿ndIng, enabling them
to deliver tailored activities for th¢ learniiig disability community. Through th¢s¢ efforts, th¢
Community Connector project has strcngthen¢d participation, inclusion, and representation for
peoplc with l¢arnxng disabilities across Greenwich.
EmotloDal and Well-being Support Project (EWB)
Funding for the Emotional W¢llbeing Support Project was successfully renewcd in recognition of
its impact, having supported 131 referrals up to March 2025. Greenwich Public Htalth agreed to
coniinue funding the project for a ￿rther y¢aT, frtsm April 2025 to March 2026. Sillce the
commencemcnt of the new fimding period, the project has already r¢ceived 86 refe￿als,
demonstrating sustained and increasing demand for the seryice.
The project continues to empow¢r individuals through wc¢kly on¢-tO-one support delivered by
trained volunteer Emotional Wellbeing Advisors. This support has enabl¢d service us¢rs to r¢build
onfid¢nce, r¢duce feelings of loncliness and isolation and reconnect with their local communities.
Individuals have consistently reported improvements in confidence, social connection and mcntal
wellbeing.
Up to April 2025, the project exceeded expectations by d¢livering 50 wellbeing activili¢s and h&s
delivered a further 23 activities during the CU￿ent funding period. These activities bave included
walking sessions and other group-bas¢d activities, with the scrvice off¢r Continuing to expand. New
activities introdu¢ed include dance sessions at The Plumstead Centre, renewed vislts to Mycenae
House for group activities and mindfulness practi¢¢, alongside established art, cookery. yoga and
wellbeing gcssions. Collectively, these aclivities have contribut¢d to increased feelings of optimism,
Tel&xation and self-confiden¢¢ among parttcipants.
The Iyalk and Talk sessions bave remained particularly popular. with an average weekly attendance
of14 participants and a further nine individuals attending at least during the year. Sessions
have included walks along the Riv¢r Tham¢s. visits to local patks, and guided foraging walks.
The project also gffers training opporttmities that develop volunteers, skills and ¢nhan¢¢ fvture
employment prospects. By April 2025. 22 new volunteers had been recruitcd, bringing the tot
numbcr of active volunÉe¢rs to 48. Since April, a further 14 volunteers have been recruited and
trained.
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Feedback from volunle¢r8 who have left the Service has been overwhelmingly ry>sitive, with many
expressing satisfaction with their role and the support provided. Encouragingly, a Si￿lfiCant
number indicated they would be interested in returning to the project in the future should
opporthnities arise.
The project conliThues to be highly valued by parln¢r orgaThisations and referrers. During the year. a
rcferrcr visited thc scrvice to shadow the project and providcd thc following feedback..
"J om so gratefvl rhat Greenwich residents have access to th￿ service. It is such a blessing. Iam
very opprÉeiatiVe ofhow efficieni the service and servicé s commt4nicaiÈon rtre wifk ihe r￿Idents.
This Is ihf only befriending service ihot Iknovv ofin ihE bOr0￿gh. L7nd ikis 5ervEce has alivuys
brought so vluch consistency to reside￿IS who nlay be sln4ggling wilh sociol isolalioii and their
well.being. Thankyou so very miich to Volunteer Centre Greenwichfor all the suppor¢provided to
the residenls Éhrou&thoui ihe ygors. Yourservicg h(Lsfilled a huge void. andJ optly hope li can
eonlinuefor the lortg~tem.
(Greenivich Mental Health)
The Emotional Wellbeing Support Project continues to deliver strong and measurable outcomes for
residents, volunteers. and the wider community. With rising referral numbers, high levels of
¢ngagement. positive wellbeinE OUt¢om¢s, and consistently strong stakeholder feedback, the project
clearly addr¢ss¢s a ¢riti¢al gap in lo¢al provision. Continued expansion of a¢tiviti¢s and a strong
focu5 on volunteer developtnent place the project in ay) cxocll¢nt position to sustain and grow 115
impact in the years ahead.
Public He#ltb
VCG was initially commissioned to support the Neighbourhood Inequality Development work
across th¢ Royal Borough of Greenwich. This work focuses on building the capacity of local
projects and organisalions by developing their volunteer management programmes through
volunteer engagement and best practice training.
While initial work began in this area, VCG was subsequently asked to consult on a new Specialist
Community Champions volunteering role. In this initiative, Champions raise awareness of cancer in
the conununity lo ¢n¢ourag¢ in¢r¢as¢d uplak¢ ofs¢r¢¢ning appointm¢nts. VCG is now supporting
the recruitmenL management, and training of voluntccrs for this piogratnme, while also developing
a range of engagement locations to start conversatiolls with residents and provide vital inforniation
about ¢an¢er and cancer pathways.
Supported Volunteerlng Projects
Henry Smith Funded Supported Volunteering Project
tn November, Volunteer Centre Greenwich received funding from thc Henry Smith Charity to
continue delivery of the Supported Volunteering Project for a further three years, building on work
deliv¢r¢d ov¢r th¢ previous stx years. While earlier fvllding focused on older adults with a learning
disability or autism, this Thew fijnding round has cxpanded th¢ project's rea¢h to support individuals
aged 18 and over living in the Royal Borough of Grecnwich.
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The project hos A strong employment focus, with VCG ￿cesSing specialist employment support for
this element. During this year, 24 individuals were supported with 13 successfully securing
volunteering placernents. Notsbly, one participant who was furthcst from the job market has
already progressed into paid employment.
The project coniinues io build on establisbed pathways that support individuals to achieve their
goals, underpinned by an cxpandillg team of committcd voluntccr tnentors. This y¢ar, a fi￿h¢r
cight mcntors w¢r¢ recrnitcd and traincd, ¢￿h of whom has been successfully matched with 8
mentee. Thc proje￿ has also continued to work c105ely with conununity groups to develop and
s¢¢ur¢ bespoke volunteering roles for individuals with learning disabilities And autism.
To further eDhanc¢ cmployability, the project dclivered a Customer s¢ryi¢¢ ¢ourse and developed a
s¢ri¢s of employability workshops covering topics such as online job scarching and Microsoft
T¢aJns interviews, enabling individuals lo gain experience of real-world r¢crnitm¢nt processes.
Thes¢ workshops will be delivcrcd duri￿8 the final quarter of the year.
Royal Borough of Greeniyich Funded Supported Volunteering Project
This year marked the second year of funding from the Royal Borough of Greenwich to support
adults with a learning disability. including individuals with more compleA needs. Th¢ partners on
thL5 proj¢ct ate Volunteer Centrc Grccnwich, Unity Works, and Greenwich Mencap, with each
organisation playtng a distinct role in improving Cmployabilily, social connection, and mcntal
wellbeing.
Volunteer Centr¢ Gre¢nwich's role within the partnership is to recruit, train, and support a team of
volunteer mentors who work one-to-one with individuals to help them identify goals and progress
towards them. The project supports the creation of bespoke volunteering roles within organisations.
alongside opporlunities in areas such as gardening, community libraries, and athninistration. During
this year, tell mentors supported I l individuals with a learning disability. including five peopl¢ with
more complex nceds.
A key element of the proje¢l is supporting individuals to access community-based activities and
build confidence. As part of this, participants have taken part in weekly walking groups, art
tivities, and community cookery sessions, helping to strengthen social ¢onn¢¢tions and improve
wellbeing.
Volunteer Centre Greenwich continues lo play a valuable role within the ROY￿ Borough of
Gr¢¢nwirh's offer for adults with a l¢aming disability. Throu￿ attendance at thc Lcaming
Disability Partnership Board and the Autism Strat¢gy Group. project staff work to enhance life
experiences for adults with a l¢aming disability or autism a¢ross the borough.
In September, thc project achi¢ved reaccreditation for the Mentoring Quality Mark, demonstrating
the high standard of delivery within Volunteer CeDtre Grc¢nwi¢h's Supported Volunteering Project.
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Volunteering Wlthout Barrlers
This new initiative brings together nine core delivery partners- King's College Hospital Charity,
Bexley Voluntary Service Council {BVSC), Volunteer Centre Greenwich, Guy's and St Thomas.
NHS Foundation Trnst, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Oxleas NHS
Foundation Trust, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, Community Links Bromley and the South
East London Integrated Care System - to reshape the landscape of volunteering aeross South East
Londoll.
The project aims to align health and eare priorities, improve the volunteer expLYicnce and foster
inclugivity through the devclopmcnt of a VoltsKteerEAg without Buri'iers model. This model will co-
cr¢at¢ fl¢xible volunte¢rillg opportunities through the introduction of & single volunl¢¢r r¢gist¢r and
a 'voluntccring passport,, breaking down organisalional silos, supporting diverse Communiti￿ And
addressing health inequalities. It will also ensure a more consistent and positive experience for
volunteers, while enabling innovative approaches to the recrnitment, support and deployment of
volunteers to be adopted and shared across th¢ parth¢rship.
To date, all partner organisations have been surveyed io understand existing processes, and
volunt¢rfs have either compleied a survey or participat¢d in focus groups to provide valuable
feedback on their experiences. This work has infom]ed a review of volunteer roles across the
sector, using a 'pyramid' approa¢h to detemiine the level of training and checks required, based on
the level of responsibility and risk as￿SSment of the role. Thc partn¢rship is also progr¢ssing work
to standardise approaches to volunteer recruitment.
Women and Girls Project
The Women and Girls Health Ambassador Programme, funded by Public Healtty was launched in
March 2025. The programme &ims to support womell aiid girls across the Royal Borough of
Greenwich, with a particular focus on marginalised communities experiencing the greatest health
in¢qualTtics. Ils objectives dr¢ to fostcr opcn and infornied ¢onveEbdtions dbout women's health,
raise awareness of the Women's Health Hub. and signpost individuals to appropriatc local s¢ryic¢s.
To deliver this, 32 women were su¢¢essfvlly trained as Health Ambassadors, with nine volunteers
taking on Lead Ambassador roles. Lead Ambassadors focused on researching relevant community
events and identifying groups to engage with to promote the programme. Outreach activity included
Contacting over 700 Volunteer Centre Greenwich member organisations and community groups to
raise awareness of ibe initiative. This g¢nerated significallt int¢r¢st. with many organisaiions
responding positivcly and ￿Tanging ambassador visits to wom¢n's groups and community events.
A range of infornjation and outreach resources were dev¢lop¢d. supporting ambassadors to attend
33 coynmunity events acTOSS Greenwich. Activities included providing guidance on accessing the
online Women's Health Hub. deliveTing workshops, and giving presentations and talks on women's
healtb. Feedback was collected at each event to support ongoing Monitori￿ ensuring the
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programme remained respongive to community needs and effectively reach¢d women most at risk
of health inequalilies.
Th¢ Ambassadors have succcssfully built me￿ingfUl connections with wom¢n in lo¢al
coinmunitics, in¢re28ing awareness of availablc sUPPOrt and improving access to thc Women's
Health Hub. In its first two quarters. the Womcn and Girls Health Ambassador Programme has
made strong progrcss, d¢monstr&ting successful volwitc¢r r¢crnilm¢nt ret¢ntion, strcngthcncd
coJnmullity partncrships, and wid¢-r¢acbing engagement with womcn across th¢ borough. The
programme is not only improving awarelle55 and access to women's health support but is also
generating valuable insight that is helping to shapc local health service provision. Strong
foundations are now in place for continued growth, impacL and long-terni sustainability.
Woolwlch Frollt Room (I￿R)
This project, funded by the National Loltery until June 2026, provide.8 weekly support to enable
individuals lo acc¢ss a range of voluntecTing opportunities. The project recruits, Irains and sUPPOrts
wellbeing adviscrs who are available on site two day% per week to a88ist participants with prdclica
tasks, including fonn completion and signposting to other sourc¢s of support.
During this y¢ar, the project delivcrcd 78 wellbeing activities, including walking groups, roff¢e and
chat sessions. art sessions, IT support {"Know YOUT D¢vi¢¢'J, chair-based exercise. yog4
mindfulness, and games sessions. Seven coffee and chat Scssions were hosted during this period.
The project has maintained a strong pr¢5¢n¢¢ at Woolwich Front Room, gupporting 195 individuals
through advice, guidance, or participation in activities. The ongoing drop-in provision, offering
advice on cngaging with volunteering? COTilinues Iv b¥ # valued addition to VCG'S servic¢s.
The project has also continued to support individuals with their ICT (information and
omjnunication tec]mology} n¢¢ds, providing ongoing one-tOThone, personaliscd support to help
participants bllild confidence and understanding in using their devices. A total of 48 people were
signposted to other support services.
Additionally, a local artist provided exp¢rt guidance and support to the art group, working with
participants over several weeks to create a ran8¢ of artworks.
Young Greenwl¢h
The Young People's Project, funded by Young Gr¢¢nwich in 2024. was design¢d to support young
people aged 16-19 who were not in cmployment, education, or training (NEET) in the Royal
Borough of Gr¢cnwi¢h. The aim of the projcct was to equip participants with the skills. expcricncc,
and confidence needed to begin a c￿eer within the hospitality and tourism %ector. Originally
planned to support 15 young people, th¢ project delivered tailored mentoring, industry-relevant
trainin& and a¢ce&s to meaning￿1 work experience opportunities.
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To d¢liv¢r th¢ programme. a team of skill¢d busin¢ss mentoys with direct experience in hospitality
and tourism was recruited. supporte(t and managed. Strong partnerships were established with Visil
Gre¢nwich and key employers, including Thames Clippers, Ihe Intercontinental London. The 02
and The 02 Arena, enabling participants to access high-quality work experience plaeements. The
project a]so worked ¢losely with Young Gr¢enwich partn¢rs to support ¢ff¢clive referrals and
collaboratcd with charits'es and sector-bascd organisations lo ¢real¢ voluTht¢¢Ting opportuniÉi¢s that
enh￿ted employability and skills d¢velopment.
During the d¢liv¢ry period, the proje¢t also provided two additional barista trnining courses,
supporting six young pcoplc to gain practical. industry-relcvant skills that further strcngthcned their
employability within the hospiiality sector.
The proje¢t concluded in April 2025 and received a total of 31 refe]Thls. Of these, 17 young people
actively cThgagcd with thc progran]me and wcrc successfully matched with busiThess mentors who
providcd ongoing guidance and support. By the cnd of th¢ project, all participants achieved positive
progression outcomes.. six secured paid employment, four enrolled in college courses, ttvo returned
to ¢duLatiun, and fiv¢ ¢ngaging in Volunt￿rINg pla¢¢m¢nts d¢signed to build skills, confidcnc¢, and
work rcadiness.
In addition to measurable education and employment outcomes, participants reported improved
understanding of workplace expectations ATLd employability skills. Many also highlight¢d increased
onfid¢nee. self-worth, and a stroDgcT s¢nsc of cowJ¢ction to thcir local community. demonstrating
the wider social value of the project.
Overall, the Young Peopl¢'s Proje￿ successfully met it5 objectives and demonstrated the
effectiveness of mentoring. partnership working, and targeted skills development in supporting
young people to progress towards sustainable education, training, and employment pathway.
How Our Activities Aehieve Public Benefit
setting our objectives and planning OUT activities. the Board of Trnstees has given careful
consideration to the Ch￿lty Commission's general guidance on publi¢ benefit. Our purpos¢, main
activities and who we try to help have been described above. All out charitable activtties focus on
promoting volunteering as a m¢ans of tackling social isolation and increasing healih and well-being
and are undertaken to further our clLaritable purposes for the public benefit.
We do this by offering a service to all the people of Greenwich who wish to access volunteering
opportunities and the s¢rvi¢e is promot¢d through a wide and varied rang¢ ofnetworks. VCG Provides
a service to two client groups; individuals who wish to voluntccr and voluntcer-involving
organisations.
Jn line with our aims and objectives, VCG supports r¢gisler¢d voluntary and ¢ommunity groups to
publicis¢ th¢ir volunteering opportuniiies and advises on good prn¢tice when involving volulltccrs.
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This ensures a high-quality, diverse range of volunteering opportunitics is available for the local
residenls of Gr¢enwich.
W¢ also offer training and consultancy input to organisation5 wishing to develop volunteering and
have been &ctively involved in supporting their volunteering programm¢s in the borough.
Our statls1i¢s show that our services have:
Increased &wareness locally and fiwth¢r afield about the valuc of volunteering for individuals and
about good pra¢ti¢e in voluntccring-
Developed a better und¢rstanding amongst dccision-mak¢rs and influellcers about the contribution
that volunteeTing can makc as part of civil society-
Provid¢d increased access into volunt¢¢ring for people from different seetiong of the local
community,.
lllcr¢as¢d individual skills and ¢onfidence and prospects for employment.
Pl#ns for Future Perlods
VCG is pr¢paring to commcnce the development of its new five-year Stratcgi¢ Plan, which will set
the organisation's ￿tllre direction. A review of d¢liv¢ry under the current five-year plan and
subsequent two-year extension has been complctcd, and a strntegic planning day involving Trustccs
and staff is scheduled for 24 February 2026. This session will provid¢ un opportunity to reflect on
the prcvious period and to consider emerging opportunities, risks. and extcmal factors, alongside
their impact on VCG, its meinber organisalioTES, and loeal residents.
As part of ongoing strategic d¢c1sion-m4￿lng, VCG has taken the decision to withdraw as dn
accreditcd training centre. This reflects an ass¢ssm¢nt that the staff and tutor resourccs required
increasingly outweighed demand, particularly in the context of reduced funding available to
member organ?sations.
VCG ￿711 explore how b¢st io utilise existing resources and te¢lwology, alongside feedback from
member organisation$, to ensure that s¢rvi¢es are delivered whcrc th¢y are mosi needed and
provide the greatest level of support.
The organisation will continue to operate a hybrid working model, which has proven effective for
VCG, its m¢mbers, partners and other stak¢holders.
Accessibility remains a core consideration across all of VCG'S work, and the organisation will
conlinue to offer a range of engag¢mcnt methods to ensure inclusivity-
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VCG remains ¢ommitted to securing fvnding to sustain and d¢v¢lop its Core and project acts'vity,
enabling the organisalion to meet its chaiitable aims alld obj¢clives and support future development
in line with the new Strategic Plan.
Trustees, ResponslbllltSes Statement
Thc Trustccs (who arc also dircctors of Voluntccr Ccnlrc Grccnwich for thc purposcs of company
law) are rcsponsible for prcparing thc Truslees, Annual Rcport and tbc fmancial statements in
ac¢ordan¢e with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom
G¢n¢rally Ac¢¢pt¢d Accounting Practicc).
Cornpany law requires the trnstees to prepare financial statemenls for each financial year. Under
¢ompany law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that ihey
give a true and fair view of stale of affairs of the charitable compally and of the iiicoming resources
and applT¢ation of resources, including the illcomc and expenditure, of th¢ charitabl¢ company for
that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the trnsteeg 8re required to..
Select suitsbl¢ accounting polici&9 and then apply them consistently-
Observe th¢ methods and prin¢iples in the Charili¢s SORP 2019 (FRS 102).
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the flliancial statements.
Prepare the financial siatements on the going concern basis unlegs it is inappropri&te to
presume that the charitable company will contillue in operniion.
The trugtees are responsible for k¢epin£ adtrquate accouniing records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial p0511ion of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that
Ihe financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for tbe
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
tn so far as thc tNstccs arc awarc:
Th¢re is no relevant audit infonllation which the charitable company's auditor is unawar¢'
and
The tNslees have taken all steps that they ought to have to make themselves aware of any
relevant audit inforn)ation and to cstablish that the auditor is aware of that infornHtion.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the co4Nxate and f]nancial
inforniation included on th¢ charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom
governing the prep￿atiOn and dissemination of financxai st&tement8 may differ from legislation in
other jUTisdsctions.
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Auditors
A resolution io appoint Kingston Burrowes Audit Ltd as auditors will be put lo the Annual General
m¢¢ting.
This report h&q been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Reci)mmended Practice..
Accounting and Reporting by Charities and in accordance with the sp¢ciai provisions relating to
companies subject to the small companies r¢gime within part 15 of thc Companies Act 2006.
Approvcd by th¢ Board of Tn￿teeS on 3(•
2026 and $ign¢d Im its behalf by:
CbrK$ Grigsby {
Trust¢¢
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REPORT OF THE IIYDEPEINDENT AUDITORS TO THE NIEl￿BERs OF
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Oplnlfrn
We have audited the fsnan¢i81 statements of Volunteer Centre Greenwich (Ihe 'charitable company.) foT the
year endcd 30 September 2025 which Comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, Balance Sheet,
Staiement of Cash Flows and notes to the financial siatements, including signifi¢anr accounting policies. The
financial reporting fra]nework that has been applied in their preparatioll is applicable lawand United Kingdom
Accounting Standards, including Financial Rewrting StaDdaTd 102 The Fiiiancial Reporling Siondard
pplicttble irt ihe UKarRdRepublic oj'lreland (United Kingdom Generally Aceepted Accounting Practice).
Ill our opinion the financial statements..
give a trne and fair view of the $tate of the charitable company's affairs as at 30 September 2025. and
of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure. for the
year then ended..
have been properly prepared in accorda1￿¢ with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice; and
have been prepared in accordanLY with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing {UKI {ISAs {UK)l and
applicable law.
Our responsibilities under those standards are fiwther destribed in the Auditor's
responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements s¢ction of our report. We are independellt of the
haritable co￿panY in accoidance with the ethical ￿quireMentS that are relevant to our audit of the financial
st8teTnents in the UK. including the FRC'S Ethical Standard. and we have fi]Ifilled our other ethical
r¢sponsibiliti¢s in accordance with th¢s¢ r¢quiren)¢nts. W¢ beli¢v¢ that th¢ audit ¢vid¢ncc wc hav¢ obtsined
IS 5ufficienl and appropriate to provide a basis forour opinion.
ConclusSons relatlng to golng colleern
In auditing the finan¢ial statements, we have ¢OD¢luded that the trustees, use of the going ctsncen] basi5 of
aceounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have perfonned. we have not identified any materiAI uncertainties relating to events or
onditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant dollbt on the charitable company's ability to
¢ontsnu¢ as a going con¢cm for a p¢riod of at Iczst ttvclv¢ mvnth$ from wh¢rt th¢ fitthn¢ial $tat¢rncnts are
authorised lor issue.
Our resp￿sIbilitIeS md ihe responsibilities of the trustees with respeci to going coM¢ern are described in the
relevant sections of this Te]x>rt.
Other Inf•nllado
The other inforniation comprises the inforniation included in the t￿￿tees, report, other than the finan¢ial
siatements and our auditor's repon thereon. The trustees are respwsible for the other iDforn)alton contained
within the trustees, report. Our opinion on the f￿ancial statements does not cover the other information and,
except to lh¢ ¢xtent otherwise explxcitly stated in our report, w¢ do not express any fomi of assurance
conclusion thereon. OuTrespon5ibility i5 to read the other information aT]d, in doing 50. conssder whether the
other infomiation is materi311y inconsistent with the financial st8temenis or our knowledge obtained in the
eourse of the audit or othenvise appears lobe materially misstaied. If we identify sueh material ineonsisteneies
or apparent material misstatements, we are required to det¢rniine whether this gives rise to a material
mis5tatcincnt in thc finanrial statCTncnts thcrn5clvcs. If, bas¢d on the work we have performed. we conclude
that there 15 a ￿￿terial Jni55tatement of this other Informatio￿ we are required to report that f&ct.
We hav¢ nothing to r¢port in this r¢gard.
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Opfinions on •ther matters prescribed by the CompaDtes Aet 20116
In OUT opinion, based on the work undertaken sn the course of the audit..
the infomiation given in th¢ ttvste¢s' TetK>rt lillcorw)rating the dire¢tors' report) for the financial year
for which the f]n8ncial 5tateTtLents are Prepared 1$ con51Stent wKth the financial statements- and
th¢ directors. r￿Ort been prepared in accordanc£ WEth applicable legal requircm¢nts.
M8tter5 on which we are requlred to report by exteptlo
In th¢ light of the knowledge and undcrstanding of thc charitttblc company and its ¢nvironm¢nt obtained i
the COUTse of the audit, we hav¢ not identified rnaterial misstatements in the diTectors' report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Compatiies Act 2006
requires us to report to you if, in our opinion..
adequate accounting records have not been kepl or returns adequate for our audit have not been
received from branches noi visited by us. or
the finan¢ial statements are not in agr¢cm¢nt with th¢ a¢¢ounting records at)d returns. or
certain dis¢losure$ of direciors, remuneratson specified by law are not made- or
w¢ have not received all the infomiatiot) and ¢xplallalions we wuire for our audit. or
th¢ trustees were not enti¢led to prepare the fiwaneial ￿aternellts in a¢¢ordan¢e with the small
companies, regime and take advantsi¥e of the small companies, exe2nptlODS pryating the directors,
r¢port and from the requirement to prepar¢ a strategic Teport.
Responsibilities of trustee5
As explain￿ rnore fully iT] the trustees, r¢sw)nsibilities stateme￿ setout on pages 19 and 20, th¢tru$tee5 (who
are also the directors of the charitable company for the pury)ose5 of cornpany law) are responsible for the
preparation of the financial staternents for beiDg satisf1ed that ihey giv¢ a true and fakr view. and for such
inten￿1 control as the trustees detem]ine is necessary tt) enable the preparation L>f fuuncial statements that are
fr¢¢ frorn rnateTial ￿l$Statement, whether du¢ to fraud or error.
Jnpreparing the fmanciai ststements, thetrustees areresponsible for assessing the charitable con]Wdlly'S ability
to ¢ontinue as a going conttrn disclosing, as applicable, ￿￿tte[S related to going Concern and using the going
concetn basis of a¢counting unless the trustte5 either intend to liquidate the challt&ble company or to ce8S¢
operations. or have no rea]istic alternative but to do 59.
Audltor's respoJb$ibilldes for the audlt of tbe fin9nci81 stalemellts
Our objective5 are to obtain reasonable a6surthnc¢ about whether the finan¢Eal staternenls ￿ a whole are free
from [nater￿1 misstaternent. wbether due to fraud or ¢m)r, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our
opinion. Reasonable assuranc¢ is a high level of assurance. bui is not a guarante¢ that an audÉt conducted in
accoTdance with ISAS (UK) will always detett amaterial misstatement it exists. Mi5ststements can arise
from fraud or emr and are considered material if. individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be
expected to influence the economic dccisions of us¢rs takctt on the basis of these fjnancial stat¢m¢nts.
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Irregularities. including fraud, &Te instances of non-compliaace with laws and regulations. We design
procedures in line with our responsibiltti¢s, outlined above. to detect material missratements in respect of
iTregularities, in¢ludiDg fraud. The ext¢nl to whi¢h our pro¢edur¢s are ¢apabl¢ of d¢t¢cting irreguiaritL¢S,
including fraud is detsiled below-.
Enquiry of manag¢ment and those Charged with govemance about actual and potential litigation or
claiins and the identification of noD-compliance with laws alld regulations.
Reviewing minuies of meetings of those Charged with governance.
Reviewing fittancial statement dis¢losuies and testing to supporting documentstion to assess
compliance will) applicable law5 and regulation5.
Auditing the risk of management override of controls. including testing journal entries and other
adjustments for appropriateness; assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting
e5tiTnates are indi¢ative of a ptstenlial bias- and evaluating the busine&s rationale of any signifieallt
transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.
Performing analyticalprocedures tLiidentify any unusual orunexpectedrelationships thatmayindicate
risks of material rnisstatement due to fraud.
Professiot)al scepticism in course of the audit and with audit sampling in material audit areas.
Because of the inherent limitations ofan audit, there 1% a risk that we will Thotdetect all irregularittes, includiDg
those leath.ng to a material misstatement in the fir￿n¢la1 ststements or non-compliance with regulation. This
risk inereases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed frorn the events and transactions
reflected in the financial statements. as we will be less lftkely to become aware of instsnces of non-compliance.
Th¢ risk is also gr¢atcr r¢garding irr¢gularities o¢¢urring due to fraud rather than e￿or, as fraud involve8
int¢ntional cooeealment, forgery, ¢ollusion, omisston or misr¢presentation.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on ihe Financial Reporting Council's websit¢ at:
www.frc.or .uklaudstorsres
0115ibilities. Thi"s descEiPtion forn￿ part of our auditor's rq)ort.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charitable company's members. as a body. in accordance with Chapter 3 of
Part 16 of the Companies Act 2VU6. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might State to the
charitsble company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no
other pujpose. To The fvllesi extent permitted by law. we do not accept or assume responsibiliry io anyone
other than the charitable company and the chariiable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for
this reporL or for the opinions we have forrntd.
Kevin Fisher BA FCA CTA {Senior Statutory Allditor)
For and on behalf of Kingston Bujrowes Audit Ltd
Statutory Auditors
308 Ewell Road
Surbiton
Surrey
KT6 7AL
9_6-262<
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VOLUNTEER CENTRE GREENWICH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOU￿￿
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
Fund$
Funds
2025
2024
Note
Income from:
Donaiions and grants
Charitable activities
Investmenl incom¢
66.977
66,977
259.087 264,507
3,297
73,712
252,312
1,362
5,420
3,297
Totsl
8.717
326.064 334,781
327,386
Expellditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Running costs charged to fundeTS
15,012
43,832
(33,768)
15,012
244.450 288,282
33,768
14,817
302,994
Total
25,076
278.218 303,294
317,811
l¥et Income
{16,359)
35,424
47,846
(35,424)
31,487
9.575
Transfers between funds
Net movement ill funds
19.065
12,422
31,487
9,575
Reconciliation of funds".
Total funds brought fonvard
15
46,419
9,662
56,081
46,506
TotAI funds carrled forward
15
65,484
22,084
87,568
£56,081
All incom¢ and expettditure is derived from continuing activities.
Thc SOFA includes all gains and losses recogniscd during th¢ p¢riod.
The notes forni part of thcsc financial statements.
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VOLUNTEER CENTRE GREENWRCH
Company No. 3832423 (England & Wales)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
2025
2024
]¥4otes
Fixed assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
12
Current assets
D¢btQTS
Cash at Bank
13
27,172
190,738
44,221
106,363
217,910
150,584
Creditors: amounts
falling due within one year
14
130,342
94,503
Net current issets
87,568
56,081
Net a55ets
16
£87,568
£56,081
Funds:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
15
65,484
46,419
R¢strict¢d Funds
15
22,084
9,662
Total funds
15
£87,568
£56,081
These accounts have been pr¢pared in ac¢ordan¢e with the special provisions of Part 15 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small ¢ompani¢s.
Approved by the directors and trustees on
11
2026 and sxgned on th¢ir b¢half.
DelK)rah WAIIIS
Trustee and Treasurer
The notes forni part of ihese financial Staiements.
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VOLUNTEER CENTRE GREENWICH
Company No. 3832423 {England & Wales)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
2025
2024
Note5
Ne¢ Cash inllowl(ouffloiv) from
Operating a¢¢ivities
17
81,078
82,261
Cash flow from investAng activities
Inv¢slm¢nt income
3.297
1,362
Net calh provlded by Inv¢stlng a¢tivlties
3,297
1,362
Change in eash alld cash equivalent
in the year
84,375
83,623
Cash at bank brought forward
106,363
22,740
Cash at bank carrled forivard
£190,738
£106.363
The notes fonn part of ihese financial slaiements.
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VOLUIYTEER CENTRE GREENWICH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
l. Accounting policies
General information and basis of preparation
Volunteer Centre Greenwich is a private ei>mpany (No. 03832423) limited by guarantee registered
in England and Wales. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the
guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity- The address of the registered office is given in
the "Reference and Adminigtrative InfornYdtion- on page 2 of these financial statements.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have
been prepar¢d in a¢¢ordanee with Accounting and Reporting by Chan'tics: Statcmcnt of
Reeommcndcd Practicc applicablc to charities prcparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Rcportillg Standard applicabl¢ in th¢ UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issu¢d ill
Octobcr 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicablc in ihc United Kingdom &T)d Rcpublic of
Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted
Aceounting Praciiee.
Going Concern
The tnjstees ¢onsider that it is appropriate to prepare the fLllancial statements on a going concern
basis und¢r the historical cost convention. Thxs assumes that the charity will generate sufficient
incoTn¢ and reduce its expenditure such that it will ¢ontinu¢ to in¢r¢ase th¢ sutplus.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out
below. These polici¢s have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise staled.
Income recognition
Iten)s of incoine are recognised in the fLnancial statements when all of the following criteria are met..
The chayity has entitlement to ihe fimds,.
any perfo￿￿]ce conditions have been met or are fully within the control of the charity.
there is sufficient certainty that receipt of the income is considered probable- and
the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from perfonnance related grants and contracts is recognised as the charity earns the right to
consideration through delivery of the specified servi¢¢s.
Expenditure recognition
Expenditure 1$ recognised once 1here is a legal or constnjctive obligation to make payment to a third
party, it is probable that settlernent will be requiied and the amount can be measured rcliably.
ExpeEiditure includcs all irrecoverable VA T which is included as part of the relcvant cost.
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VOLUNTEER CENTRE GREENWICH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Icontd..
Expenditurt re¢ognition /contd...
Expenditure is classified under the following YLetivity headings..
Costs of raising funds comprises those costs associated with attracting Voluntary donations
and grants
Expcnditure on charitable activities comprises those cost5 associated with th¢ d¢liv¢ry of the
various a¢tivities and services for the charity's beneficiarics.
Expenditure includcs th05C Costs of a direct nature which can be allocalcd lo a spccific activity and
algo includes indirect costs, including govcrnance Costs thét do not relatc to a specific a¢tÉvity but are
necessary to support those activities. Support costs are apportioned to each activity on the basis of
staff time.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted general funds are freely available foruse in furtherance of th¢ obj¢¢ls of th¢ ¢harity and
whi¢h have not bccn designatcd for spccifi¢ purposes.
D¢signated ￿ndS are unrestricted ￿ndS set aside by the trustees for particular purposes.
Restricted fund5 aTC fi￿d$ which ¢an only be uscd in accordance with specific restrictions imposed
by the donor or which havc bccTh raised for & particular purpose.
Tangible fixed assets and depreeiation
Tangible assets costing Tnor¢ than £1,000 are capitalised and are stated at costs less accumulated
depr¢ciatii)n.
Depreciation is provided so as to wiite off the cost of cach asset, less estimated residual value, over
its estimated useful lif¢ at th¢ following annual rates..
Computer equipment
Office equipment
330/0 straI￿t line
250/0 Strdight line
Leases
Operating lease rentals ar¢ charg¢d to the Statement of Financial Activities on a slraight lin¢ basis
ovci thc period of the lease.
Penslons
The charity contributes to Stakeholder Pension Schemes on behalf of its employees. Th¢s¢ s¢hemes
are defined contribution pension schemes.
Contributions payable under th¢b¢ s¢h¢m¢s are charged the Statement of Financial Activities in the
year io which they relate. The charity has no liability under these schemes other ihan for the payment
of thosc contributions.
Debtors and ¢reditors
Debtors and ¢reditors with no stated interest raie and receivable or payable within one year are
recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairnients are re¢ognised in expenditure.
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VOLUNTEER CENTRE GREENWICH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEFfEMBER 2025
Icontd...
2. Donations and grants
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
2025
Totsl
2024
R B of Greenwich
Public Health- Emergency planning
14,477
14,477
14.400
City Bridge Trusl- Cor¢
52,500
52,500
54.269
Donations
5.043
66,977
66,977
£73,712
Of the £73,712 recognised in 2024. £5,043 was in respect of unrestricted funds and £68,669 was
restricted funds.
3. lllcome from charltable actlvltles
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
2025
Total
2024
Volunleerlng and Training Servi¢e$
Royal Borough of Grccnwich
R B of Greenwich- Befriending
R B of Greenwich-young Greenwich
R B of Greenwich- Women & Girls
Training 2nd eonsultancy fees etc.
ACL- SFA Trainillg
Kings- Volunteering wiihout ba￿lerS
Lottery- Woolwich Front Room
MENCAP- Community Champions
The Supported VolllnteerlDg Prvject
Lot]don Plus
R B of Greenwich- HAS SV
Henry Smith- 24127
47,797
42,028
16.180
32,000
47,797
42,028
16,180
32,000
5,420
45,OIK)
52,128
16,180
5,420
7,187
50,0(K)
15,976
10.000
8.752
15,976
10,000
8,752
3,333
5,000
35,084
38,4(Ml
35,571
50,783
35,571
50,783
£5,420
£259,087 £264,507 £252,312
Of th¢ £252,312 r¢¢ognised in 2024, £12.187 was unrestricted funds and £240.125 was r¢stricted
fun(ts.
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VOLUNTEER CENTRE GREENWICH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
l¢ontd...
4. Cost Df raising funds
Direct
Costs
Support
Cosls
Total
2025
Tot
2024
Fundraising activiiies
£12.168
£2,844
£15,012
£14,817
All of the £14,817 expenditur¢ recognised in 2024. was chargcd lo unr¢stricted fimds.
S. Cost of charitable ¥detivities
Direct
Costs
Support
Costs
Total
2025
Tot41
2024
Volunteering services
£237,594
£50,688
£288,282
£302,994
Of the £302,994 expenditure rccognis¢d in 2024, £40.444 was charged to unrcstrictcd funds and
£262,550 was ¢harged to restricted funds.
Running costs of £33,768 (2024.. £35,473) were recharged to restrictcd funds.
O. Analy$l$ of dlrect costs
2025
2D24
Wages and salaries
Fr¢¢lance & consultancy fccs
Staff, volunteer training and recruitment
Travel I subsisl¢n¢e ¢osts'
Equipment purchased
Volunteers, Week
Other direct costs
212,008
3.293
8,521
4,596
4,943
2,252
1,981
228,394
19.IK17
1,609
2,908
755
,208
2,371
237,594 £256,252
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VOLUNTEER CENTRE GREENWICH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEFfEMBER 2025
Icontd...
7. Anatysls ofsupport costs
2025
2024
Office costs
Premises costs
Publi¢ity & promotions
Govcrnance costs (see 8 below)
26,347
11,081
4,880
8,380
23,568
11,685
3,501
7,988
50,688
£46.742
8. Governance costs
2025
2024
Wages and sa]aries
AGM costs
Audit fees
4,867
217
3,296
4,937
385
2,666
8,380
£7,988
9. Net income
The n¢1 income for the year is stated after chaiging..
2025
2024
Auditor's r¢munerdtion
Operating lease ientals
3,296
11,081
£2,666
£11,685
10. Trustees, remuneratlon and expenses
No trnstees received nor waived any remuneration during the year (2924.. rtone)-
No trustees were reimbursed expeDs¢s IknAn8 the y¢ar [2024.. none).
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VOLUNTEER CENTRE GREENWICH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
l¢ontd...
11. Staff costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
207,656
11,894
9,493
219,441
15,795
10,437
229,043 £245,673
Th¢r¢ were no employees who received toral employee benefits (excluding employer pension
costs) of more than £60,000, in the year to 30 September 2025512024- Non¢l.
The total ¢mployee benefits received by key management wcre £101,490 (2024 .. £98.424).
Under FRS102. employee benefits include gross salaryy benefits in kind, ¢mploy¢r's national
insurance and employer's pension ¢osls.
Th¢ average number of employees during the year was 8 (2024..8).
12. TaDgible fixed assets
Computer
Equipment
Cost:
At l October 2024 and al 30 September 2025
16,840
Depreclatlon:
At l Octob¢r 2024 alld at 30 September 2025
16,840
Net Book Value:
At 31 October 2024 and at 30 September 2025
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VOLuiYfEER CENTRE GREENWICH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEvfEMBER 2025
lcontd...
13. Debtor5
2025
21124
Due wltbRn one yeJr
Grallls rcccivablc
Prcpayments
22,827
4,345
39.325
4,896
27,172
£44,221
14. Creditors:
2025
21124
Amounts falling due within one year:
Tradc cr¢ditors
D¢f¢rred grant incoinc (analysis bclow)
Accrnals and other crediÉors
7,811
113,015
9,516
,237
84,971
8,295
130,342
£94,503
Deferred income analysls
Balance broughi forward at l October 2024
Additions in the year
Amounts r¢l¢os¢d to incoming r¢sources
84,971
113,015
(84,971)
12,800
84,971
(12,800)
Balance caTried forward at 30 September 2025
113,015
84,971
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VOLUNTEER CENTRE GREENWICH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENrs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
/contd...
15. Movement in fund$
At
Ioct
2024
Transfers
Expendlture between
Funds
At
30 Sept
2025
Income
2025
Re5tri¢ted Funds
Volunteering & Tralning
Services
Royal Boro of Grc¢nwich- core
(143)
47,798
(47,655)
RBG- Befri¢nding
RBG - Public Health Em¢rg¢n¢y
RBG- Young Grecnwich
RBG- Women & Girls
Kings NHS- Vol Without Bar.
Lottsry- Woolwich Frunt Room
MENCAP- Comm. c.01￿ectoT
5,485
42,028
14,477
16,180
32,000
15,976
10,000
8.752
(37,088) (3,275)
(10,142) {4,125)
(14,705) (3.332)
(24,689) {3,550)
(11,494) (1,625)
(8,209)
(6,973) (1,250)
7,150
210
,857
3,761
2,857
3,080
529
1,289
Supported Volunteering Project
Henry Smith 24127
RBG HAS SV
50,783
35,570
{36,485) (8,750)
(28.376) (9,517)
5,548
(205)
2,118
City Bridge T￿￿t- Core
(944)
52,500
(52,402)
(846)
Total restricted fund$
9,662
326,064
(278,218) (35.424)
22,084
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
46.419
8,717
(25,076) 35,424
65,484
Total funds
£56,081
£334,781
£(303,294)
£87,568
There was transfe￿ done from R¢stricted fund5 to UnTestriclcd funds of £35,424 with regards to
Management Fee and tutelnal Cours¢s run by Core.
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VOLUNTEER CENTRE GREENWICH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Icontd...
IS. Movement In funds lcontd...
Comparative informalion for th¢ mov¢m¢nt in funds in the previo￿ year is as follows:
At
TraDsfer8
Ioct
Expenditure between
2023
Funds
At
30 Sept
2024
Income
2024
Restrleted Funds
Volunteering & Training
Services
RBG - Comm. Support Team
RBG- HAS
RBG- Befriending
RBG- Public Health Emergency
RBG- Young Greenwich
ACL- SFA training
NEW Lottery
The Supported Volunteerlng
Project
Henry Smith NEW
Opportunitie5 for All
CBT Investing in Londoners
RBG- Night Hosts
301
31
(3.620)
45,000
35,084
52,128
14,400
16,180
50,000
3.333
{45,444)
(32,997)
(43,023)
(14.400)
(14,323)
(50,058)
{2,OL14)
(143)
2,118
5.485
1,857
51
1.289
463
38.400
(38,872)
(191)
1,727
54,269
(55,022)
(1,840)
(944)
Total restricted fund5
{1,238)
308,794
(298,023)
129
9,662
Unrestricted fullds
General Fund
47,744
18,592
{19.788)
(129)
46,419
Total fuuds
£46,506 £327,386
£(317,811)
£Nil
£56,081
Full detsi18 of the pujposes of the funds can be found in the Trustees, Annual Report.
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VOLuiYfEER CENTRE GREEf4wicH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Icontd..
16. Anolysl$ of net assets between funds
Fund Balances at 30 September 2025 ar¢ represented by:
Unreslricted
General DeslgnAted Restricted
Total
Currcnl assets
Current liabiliti¢8
195,826
(130,3421
22,084
217,910
(130,342)
As at 30 September 2025
65,484
22.084
87,568
Fund balanc¢s at 30 September 2024 are represented by..
Unrestricted
General Designated Restricted
Total
Current ass¢ts
Currcnt liabilities
140.922
(94,503)
9,662
150,584
194.503)
As at 30 September 2024
£46,419
£Nil
£9,662
£56,081
17. Notes to the Slatememt of Cash Flows
Reconciii4tlon of (deficit)l$urplu$ to net Cash
202S
2024
(D¢ficitFSurplus for the year
(Increase)/De¢r¢ase in debtors
(Decrease)Itncreasc ID ¢￿dItO
Investment income
31,487
17.049
35,839
(3,297)
9,575
7,220
66,828
(1,362)
Net cash oufflow from operating activities
£81,078
£82,261
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VOLUNTEER CENTRE GREENWICH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
/¢ontd...
18. Operating LeAse Commitments
At 30 September 2025 the totsl minimum lease payments due under non-caneellable operating
leases are as follows..
2025
Land and
Buildings
2024
Land and
Buildings
Other
Other
Within on¢ y¢2r
Within two to fiv¢ years
4,617
3,004
2,975
£4.617
£0
£3,004
£2,975
19. Taxatioll
As a regxstered charity, Volunteer Centre Greenwich is not liable to tsx on ils charitsble
activities.
Related Party Transaetfions
There were no r¢l&t¢d paty transactions in 2025 or 2024 oth¢r than those set out in Note l O.
21. Contingent A$$tt$
The charity has beeii awarded several inulti-year grants but not all ofthe 21nounts awarded have
been recognised as either income or deferred incom¢. This is bc¢aus¢ th¢ charity recognises
income based on sp¢¢ified or implied timeframes. The amount of funding award¢d but not
recogllised a5 at 30 Scpt¢n]b¢r 2025 is £366,078 (2024 .. £369,582).
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