# Voluntary Action Orkney

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC010691
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- **Registered:** May 25, 1967
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC010691


## Contact

- **Address:** 6 Bridge St, Kirkwall, Orkney
- **Postcode:** KW15 1HR
- **Website:** www.vaorkney.org.uk



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of citizenship or community development'

**What the charity does:** 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 | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £817297 | £1203267 |  -  | 18 |  |
| March 31, 2024 | £945513 | £962856 |  -  | 27 |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £821396 | £1032935 |  -  | 19 |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £1488019 | £1043771 |  -  | 26 |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £919012 | £799897 |  -  | 24 |  |