# VOLUNTARY SECTOR STUDIES NETWORK

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1197827
- **Other names:** VSSN
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Feb. 8, 2022
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1197827


## Contact

- **Address:** Ver House, Park Estate, Frogmore, Hertfordshire
- **Postcode:** AL2 2WH
- **Phone:** 07503192258
- **Email:** execofficer@vssn.org.uk
- **Website:** https://www.vssn.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE THE ADVANCEMENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION CONCERNING THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR:(1) BY THE PROMOTION AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE; AND(2) BY THE PUBLICATION OF RESEARCH; AND(3) BY THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF CONTACT BETWEEN WORKERS IN RELEVANT FIELDS OF ENQUIRY; AND(4) BY UNDERTAKING SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES (BEING CHARITABLE IN LAW) AS SHALL BE CONDUCIVE TO THE ATTAINMENT OF THESE OBJECTS.

**Activities:** Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Education/training
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | £17638 | £15652 | — | — |
| July 31, 2024 | £21547 | £16939 | — | — |
| July 31, 2023 | £17619 | £14035 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Bethany Anne Sikes — appointed Nov. 26, 2024
- Caitlin McMullin — appointed April 1, 2025
- Clare Harewood — appointed Jan. 6, 2026
- Daniel Haslam — appointed Nov. 1, 2023
- Dr Amy Frances Sanders — appointed Nov. 18, 2022
- Dr Ellen Bennett — appointed Nov. 1, 2023
- Dr Jurgen Ludwig Grotz — appointed Feb. 8, 2019
- Dr Vita Terry — appointed Feb. 8, 2019
- Joanne Vincett — appointed Nov. 1, 2023
- Kate Burns — appointed Jan. 6, 2026
- Peter Horner — appointed Jan. 6, 2026
- Petra Buresova — appointed Nov. 26, 2024
- Professor James Edward Rees — appointed Nov. 26, 2024
- Stephen Mark Craker — appointed Nov. 18, 2022