
Over the last 60+ years, we've worked in over 90 countries with more than 80,000 volunteers, supporting over 50 million people.
Our year in numbers
4,158 volunteers joined us in pursuit of our vision of a fair world for everyone.
We reached over 4.5 million people in total.
Our programmes brought about lasting change for people in 20 countries in Africa and Asia.
2019-20 financial review
In 2019-20 our income levels reduced, but remain healthy. Most of the decrease is linked to a reduction in income from our ICS contract. The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) - now the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) - remained a main income source, although the overall proportion decreased.
Over the past year, we have continued to diversify our income portfolio with the support of other institutional donors, companies, and individuals.
Our total income for the year was £60 million, and our total spend on charitable activities was £56.8 million.
Income
Expenditure
Find out more about how we're funded
Read the full annual review
Download the 2019-20 annual review (PDF, 8.36 MB)
Download previous years' reports:
- VSO Annual Report and Accounts 2018-19 (PDF)
- VSO Annual Report and Accounts 2017-18 (PDF)
- VSO Annual Report and Accounts 2016-17 (PDF)
- VSO Annual Report and Accounts 2015-16 (PDF)
- VSO Annual Report and Accounts 2014-15 (PDF)
- VSO Annual Report and Accounts 2013-14 (PDF)
- VSO Annual Report and Accounts 2012-13 (PDF)
- VSO Annual Report and Accounts 2011-12 (PDF)
- VSO Annual Report and Accounts 2010-11 (PDF)
- VSO Annual Report and Accounts 2010-11 (PDF)
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How we are funded
Our income and expenditure for 2019-20.

Vision, values and strategy
A fair world for everyone. Creating lasting change through volunteering.