--- title: "Voluntary Action - Swindon — check charity number 287732 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Voluntary Action - Swindon a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 287732. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in 1 John Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/voluntary-action-swindon retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:55:40.229Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Voluntary Action - Swindon is a registered charity (number 287732) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £609,776 (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 - Swindon? Registered charity number 287732 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 1 John Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £609,776 Website [www.vas-swindon.org](http://www.vas-swindon.org/) ## What does Voluntary Action - Swindon do? Voluntary Action Swindon is the local Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) in Swindon. As an infrastructure organisation, Voluntary Action Swindon offers capacity building support to voluntary and community organisations; it represents their interests and provides a voice for them in policy-making. All voluntary and community organisations in the Borough of Swindon are our target groups. ## What causes is Voluntary Action - Swindon registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Voluntary Action - Swindon yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Voluntary Action - Swindon 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-swindon&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.vas-swindon.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Voluntary Action - Swindon a legitimate charity? Yes. Voluntary Action - Swindon is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 287732) 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 - Swindon's charity number? Voluntary Action - Swindon's charity number is 287732. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 287732? Search 287732 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 - Swindon do? Voluntary Action Swindon is the local Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) in Swindon. As an infrastructure organisation, Voluntary Action Swindon offers capacity building support to voluntary and community organisations; it represents their interests and provides a voice for them in policy-making. All voluntary and community organisations in the Borough of Swindon are our target groups. Does Voluntary Action - Swindon have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Voluntary Action - Swindon. 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 - Swindon? Voluntary Action - Swindon's website is http://www.vas-swindon.org — 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/287732).