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title: "Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance — check charity number 1202811 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1202811. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Commercial Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sunderland-voluntary-sector-alliance
retrieved: 2026-08-26T06:26:48.707Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance is a registered charity (number 1202811) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £371,947 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance?

Registered charity number

1202811

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Commercial Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)

£371,947

Website

[www.sunderlandvsa.co.uk](http://www.sunderlandvsa.co.uk/)

## What does Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance do?

The SVSA has been developed to support the sustainability and growth of the VCSE sector organisations with charitable purpose in Sunderland. It also has a role in attracting additional funding and investment into the city for the sector. It is a conduit between VCSE sector organisations, local commissioners and national funding organisations to strengthen relationships for public benefit.

## What causes is Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEconomic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance a legitimate charity?

Yes. Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1202811) 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 Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance's charity number?

Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance's charity number is 1202811. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1202811?

Search 1202811 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 Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance do?

The SVSA has been developed to support the sustainability and growth of the VCSE sector organisations with charitable purpose in Sunderland. It also has a role in attracting additional funding and investment into the city for the sector. It is a conduit between VCSE sector organisations, local commissioners and national funding organisations to strengthen relationships for public benefit.

Does Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance. 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 Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance?

Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance's website is http://www.sunderlandvsa.co.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/1202811).