Brighton & Hove Community Works
Also known as: The Brighton & Hove Community & Voluntary Sector Forum, The Brighton & Hove Voluntary Sector Forum
Develop and strengthen community groups and voluntary organisations to survive and thrive.Build a strong, vibrant base for volunteering and voluntary activity.Promote and support influential and effective partnerships amongst our stakeholders.Develop our organisation to be effective and sustainable.
Activities & Mission
Develop and strengthen community groups and voluntary organisations to survive and thrive.Build a strong, vibrant base for volunteering and voluntary activity.Promote and support influential and effective partnerships amongst our stakeholders.Develop our organisation to be effective and sustainable.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 92% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 66% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £962,421 | £1,093,175 | £1,087,894 | £367,656 | £131,657 | 19 / 26 |
| 2024 | £1,587,750 | £1,336,466 | £1,326,868 | £498,411 | £198,261 | 18 / 73 |
| 2023 | £887,757 | £924,648 | £911,425 | £247,127 | £247,127 | 17 / 71 |
| 2022 | £904,452 | £906,005 | £898,355 | £284,018 | £263,788 | 18 / 91 |
| 2021 | £867,165 | £878,738 | £871,078 | £285,571 | £285,571 | 20 / 80 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Brighton & Hove Community Works
What does Brighton & Hove Community Works do?
Develop and strengthen community groups and voluntary organisations to survive and thrive.Build a strong, vibrant base for volunteering and voluntary activity.Promote and support influential and effective partnerships amongst our stakeholders.Develop our organisation to be effective and sustainable.
How much income did Brighton & Hove Community Works report in 2025?
Brighton & Hove Community Works reported total income of £962k and reported expenditure of £1.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Brighton & Hove Community Works?
Brighton & Hove Community Works has a program ratio of 113.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Brighton & Hove Community Works registered as a charity?
Brighton & Hove Community Works was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 July 2001 as charity number 1087481. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Brighton & Hove Community Works?
Brighton & Hove Community Works is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Brighton & Hove Community Works operate?
Brighton & Hove Community Works operates across 2 areas: Brighton And Hove and West Sussex.
Is Brighton & Hove Community Works a registered charity?
Yes — Brighton & Hove Community Works is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1087481.
Details
Community Base
113 Queens Road
BRIGHTON
BN1 3XG
Registry Information
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Brighton & Hove Community & Voluntary Sector Forum
- The Brighton & Hove Voluntary Sector Forum
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated