--- title: "Dudley Council for Voluntary Service — check charity number 517766 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dudley Council for Voluntary Service a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 517766. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 7 Albion Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dudley-council-for-voluntary-service retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:30:46.466Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dudley Council for Voluntary Service is a registered charity (number 517766) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £3,389,013 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Dudley Council for Voluntary Service? Registered charity number 517766 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 7 Albion Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,389,013 Website [www.dudleycvs.org.uk](http://www.dudleycvs.org.uk/) ## What does Dudley Council for Voluntary Service do? Promoting any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community within the Metropolitan area of Dudley. To develop a high quality, proactive voluntary sector for the benefit of the residents of the Dudley Borough by positively engaging partners in support of voluntary activity. To bring together representatives of the statutory and voluntary organisations engaged therein. ## What causes is Dudley Council for Voluntary Service registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dudley Council for Voluntary Service yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dudley Council for Voluntary Service is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=dudley-council-for-voluntary-service&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dudleycvs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dudley Council for Voluntary Service a legitimate charity? Yes. Dudley Council for Voluntary Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 517766) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Dudley Council for Voluntary Service's charity number? Dudley Council for Voluntary Service's charity number is 517766. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 517766? Search 517766 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Dudley Council for Voluntary Service do? Promoting any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community within the Metropolitan area of Dudley. To develop a high quality, proactive voluntary sector for the benefit of the residents of the Dudley Borough by positively engaging partners in support of voluntary activity. To bring together representatives of the statutory and voluntary organisations engaged therein. Does Dudley Council for Voluntary Service have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dudley Council for Voluntary Service. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Dudley Council for Voluntary Service? Dudley Council for Voluntary Service's website is http://www.dudleycvs.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/517766).