--- title: "Voluntary Action North Somerset — check charity number 1065916 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Voluntary Action North Somerset a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1065916. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Grove Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/voluntary-action-north-somerset retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:00:46.472Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Voluntary Action North Somerset is a registered charity (number 1065916) 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 £685,951 (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 North Somerset? Registered charity number 1065916 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Grove Park Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £685,951 Website [www.vansweb.org.uk](http://www.vansweb.org.uk/) ## What does Voluntary Action North Somerset do? VANS is the local infrastructure support organisation for voluntary and community groups and for volunteers across North Somerset.We provide a range of funding, development, training and networking activities to those groups.We also run the Volunteer Centre which provides information on volunteering opportunities and provides information and support to people wishing to volunteer. ## What causes is Voluntary Action North Somerset registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Voluntary Action North Somerset yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Voluntary Action North Somerset 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-north-somerset&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.vansweb.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Voluntary Action North Somerset a legitimate charity? Yes. Voluntary Action North Somerset is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1065916) 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 North Somerset's charity number? Voluntary Action North Somerset's charity number is 1065916. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1065916? Search 1065916 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 North Somerset do? VANS is the local infrastructure support organisation for voluntary and community groups and for volunteers across North Somerset.We provide a range of funding, development, training and networking activities to those groups.We also run the Volunteer Centre which provides information on volunteering opportunities and provides information and support to people wishing to volunteer. Does Voluntary Action North Somerset have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Voluntary Action North Somerset. 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 North Somerset? Voluntary Action North Somerset's website is http://www.vansweb.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/1065916).