--- title: "Voluntary Action Leicester — check charity number 509300 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Voluntary Action Leicester a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 509300. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 9 Newarke Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/voluntary-action-leicester retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:51:00.729Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Voluntary Action Leicester is a registered charity (number 509300) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £2,028,274 (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 Voluntary Action Leicester? Registered charity number 509300 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 9 Newarke Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,028,274 Website [www.valonline.org.uk](http://www.valonline.org.uk/) ## What does Voluntary Action Leicester do? The charity's objects are to promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the City of Leicester, County of Leicestershire, and County of Rutland, and to promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of this purpose. ## What causes is Voluntary Action Leicester registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Voluntary Action Leicester yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Voluntary Action Leicester 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=voluntary-action-leicester&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.valonline.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Voluntary Action Leicester a legitimate charity? Yes. Voluntary Action Leicester is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 509300) 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 Voluntary Action Leicester's charity number? Voluntary Action Leicester's charity number is 509300. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 509300? Search 509300 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 Voluntary Action Leicester do? The charity's objects are to promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the City of Leicester, County of Leicestershire, and County of Rutland, and to promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of this purpose. Does Voluntary Action Leicester have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Voluntary Action Leicester. 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 Voluntary Action Leicester? Voluntary Action Leicester's website is http://www.valonline.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/509300).