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title: "Council for Voluntary Service West Lancashire — check charity number 1039563 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Council for Voluntary Service West Lancashire a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1039563. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Northway. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/council-for-voluntary-service-west-lancashire
retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:45:58.049Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Council for Voluntary Service West Lancashire is a registered charity (number 1039563) 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 £210,637 (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 Council for Voluntary Service West Lancashire?

Registered charity number

1039563

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Northway

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£210,637

Website

[www.wlcvs.org](http://www.wlcvs.org/)

## What does Council for Voluntary Service West Lancashire do?

To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the County of Lancashire. In particular the advancement of the protection of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness. To promote and organize co-operation around these areas by bringing together public, private and voluntary, community and faith organisations in the area.

## What causes is Council for Voluntary Service West Lancashire registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Council for Voluntary Service West Lancashire yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Council for Voluntary Service West Lancashire 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Council for Voluntary Service West Lancashire a legitimate charity?

Yes. Council for Voluntary Service West Lancashire is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1039563) 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 Council for Voluntary Service West Lancashire's charity number?

Council for Voluntary Service West Lancashire's charity number is 1039563. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1039563?

Search 1039563 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 Council for Voluntary Service West Lancashire do?

To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the County of Lancashire. In particular the advancement of the protection of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness. To promote and organize co-operation around these areas by bringing together public, private and voluntary, community and faith organisations in the area.

Does Council for Voluntary Service West Lancashire have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Council for Voluntary Service West Lancashire. 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 Council for Voluntary Service West Lancashire?

Council for Voluntary Service West Lancashire's website is http://www.wlcvs.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/1039563).