Bs3 Community Development
Also known as: Southville Community Development Association, Scda
BS3 Community Development Association (formerly Southville Community Development Association) is a local charity supporting community development, providing a nursery & pre-school, out-of-school clubs for children, toddler group, day opportunity service for older people, rooms available for clubs, classes, local business & others, a cafe & catering service.
Activities & Mission
BS3 Community Development Association (formerly Southville Community Development Association) is a local charity supporting community development, providing a nursery & pre-school, out-of-school clubs for children, toddler group, day opportunity service for older people, rooms available for clubs, classes, local business & others, a cafe & catering service.
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 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £2,602,200 | £2,554,409 | £2,508,932 | £1,326,596 | £412,641 | 97 / 45 |
| 2024 | £2,222,064 | £2,292,350 | £2,264,640 | £1,278,805 | £345,557 | 65 / 42 |
| 2023 | £2,170,943 | £2,155,032 | £2,138,965 | £1,349,091 | £432,067 | 90 / 36 |
| 2022 | £2,041,400 | £1,936,963 | £1,921,631 | £1,333,180 | £684,049 | 61 / 67 |
| 2021 | £2,139,754 | £1,635,163 | £1,593,493 | £1,228,743 | £476,408 | 86 / 191 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bs3 Community Development
What does Bs3 Community Development do?
BS3 Community Development Association (formerly Southville Community Development Association) is a local charity supporting community development, providing a nursery & pre-school, out-of-school clubs for children, toddler group, day opportunity service for older people, rooms available for clubs, classes, local business & others, a cafe & catering service.
How much income did Bs3 Community Development report in 2025?
Bs3 Community Development reported total income of £2.60m and reported expenditure of £2.55m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bs3 Community Development?
Bs3 Community Development has a program ratio of 96.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bs3 Community Development registered as a charity?
Bs3 Community Development was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 October 1990 as charity number 1000544. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs Bs3 Community Development?
Bs3 Community Development is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bs3 Community Development operate?
Bs3 Community Development operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bs3 Community Development a registered charity?
Yes — Bs3 Community Development is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000544.
Details
Beauley Road
Bristol
BS3 1QG
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Southville Community Development Association
- Scda
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated