The York Centre for Voluntary Service has disclosed that one member of its staff earned between £60,000 and £70,000 during the financial year ending 31 March 2025. This is the first time the local charity, which supports voluntary and community organisations across York, has reported a salary in this range.
The disclosure follows new requirements set by the Charity Commission for England and Wales, which now mandate that charities report the number of employees paid £60,000 or more in specific salary bands. The charity, which is governed by 10 unpaid trustees, currently employs 41 staff members and works alongside 41 volunteers.
The organisation reported a total income of £1,673,855 for the 2024-25 financial year, which represents a decrease from the £1.98 million reported the previous year. This drop in income was driven in part by a reduction in government grant funding, which fell by approximately £418,000 to £771,664. With total expenditure recorded at £1,725,415, the charity ended the financial year with a deficit of £51,560.
Despite the financial changes, the charity continues to provide support to the local community through services such as Healthwatch York, the Priory Street Centre, and social prescribing programmes. During the last financial year, the organisation distributed £223,540 in grants to various local institutions.
The charity is led by chief executive Alison Semmence, who was awarded a British Empire Medal in the 2025 New Year Honours for her contributions to the local voluntary and community sector.
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