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Voluntary Action Orkney

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC010691
Status
Active
Registered
May 25, 1967
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
6 Bridge St
Kirkwall
Orkney
KW15 1HR

Contact

Website
vaorkney.org.uk
Website screenshot

Activities

'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of citizenship or community development'

VAO supports and develops the voluntary and community sector in Orkney. As a Third Sector Interface (TSI), we act as a single point of access for support, information, and representation. We provide: • Practical support for voluntary organisations and community groups • Volunteer development and placement • Advocacy for sector interests at local and national levels • Partnership working with public and private sectors We also deliver projects and services that meet community need beyond core TSI functions.

Objectives: The Company's objects are: (a) to advance throughout Orkney, citizenship, community development, rural regeneration and the promotion of civic responsibility through volunteering and the voluntary sector. (b) to advance the effectiveness and efficiency of charities and voluntary organisations throughout Orkney including those that are engaged in advancing education, furthering health and protecting and promoting Orkney's arts and heritage in order to relieve poverty, sickness and distress.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
Orkney Islands
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 £817,297 £1,203,267 18
March 31, 2024 £945,513 £962,856 27
March 31, 2023 £821,396 £1,032,935 19
March 31, 2022 £1,488,019 £1,043,771 26
March 31, 2021 £919,012 £799,897 24