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
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 77% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 56% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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.
How efficient is Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity?
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity has a program ratio of 102.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
Details
SOUTHILL ROAD
CARDINGTON
BEDFORD
MK44 3SX
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- 14 May 2026
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