Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity
Also known as: Brcc
BRCC exists to help people and communities in Bedfordshire to do more for themselves.Our main areas of work are:- Supporting Communities- Health & Wellbeing- Environment- Community Transport- Rural Development
Activities & Mission
BRCC exists to help people and communities in Bedfordshire to do more for themselves.Our main areas of work are:- Supporting Communities- Health & Wellbeing- Environment- Community Transport- Rural Development
Grants
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £2,411,779
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and recreation
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,320,235 | £2,411,779 | £2,370,961 | £1,817,502 | £1,136,797 | 86 / 100 |
| 2024 | £2,370,069 | £2,571,804 | £2,518,398 | £1,909,046 | £1,102,583 | 83 / 300 |
| 2023 | £3,548,222 | £2,808,071 | £2,577,022 | £2,110,781 | £1,153,642 | 94 / 103 |
| 2022 | £2,888,801 | £2,661,143 | £2,417,872 | £1,455,232 | £618,949 | 89 / 101 |
| 2021 | £2,345,953 | £2,305,528 | £2,074,476 | £1,214,114 | £621,724 | 86 / 75 |
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Frequently asked questions about Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity
What does Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity do?
BRCC exists to help people and communities in Bedfordshire to do more for themselves.Our main areas of work are:- Supporting Communities- Health & Wellbeing- Environment- Community Transport- Rural Development
How much income did Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity report in 2025?
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity reported total income of £2.32m and reported expenditure of £2.41m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity registered as a charity?
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 March 1997 as charity number 1061538. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity?
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Janet Ridge. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity operate?
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity operates across 6 areas, including Bedford, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061538.
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- Brcc
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- 9 November 2026
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