The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Voluntary Sector Studies Network

Registered charity 1197827 CIO Registered since 2022

Operates: Throughout England And Wales

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Board DNA

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14
trustees on the board
2.7y median 2.5y
average tenure
7y
longest tenure
2
trustees past 6 years
4.8y
average years in governance
13 vs 0 portfolio
first-time trustees
3
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 14General Charitable Purposes 1The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 1

Commercial experience

Education 3Other services 2

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Contact

Websitehttps://www.vssn.org.uk
Emailexecofficer@vssn.org.uk
Phone07503192258
AddressVer House, Park Estate, Frogmore, Hertfordshire, AL2 2WH

Finances

£17,638 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2023£17,619£14,035
2024£21,547£16,939
2025£17,638£15,652

What it does

What

Education/training

Who

Other Charities Or Voluntary BodiesThe General Public/mankind

How

Makes Grants To IndividualsMakes Grants To OrganisationsProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes ResearchActs As An Umbrella Or Resource Body

Charitable objects

THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE THE ADVANCEMENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION CONCERNING THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR:(1) BY THE PROMOTION AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE; AND(2) BY THE PUBLICATION OF RESEARCH; AND(3) BY THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF CONTACT BETWEEN WORKERS IN RELEVANT FIELDS OF ENQUIRY; AND(4) BY UNDERTAKING SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES (BEING CHARITABLE IN LAW) AS SHALL BE CONDUCIVE TO THE ATTAINMENT OF THESE OBJECTS.

Governing document: CIO - ASSOCIATION Registered 08 Feb 2022 as amended on 11 Mar 2024

Trustees (14)

14trustees
49median age
0aged 70+

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