Caring For Communities And People
Also known as: Caring for Communities and People Ltd, Cheltenham Community Projects Limited, County Community Projects, The Ratcliffe Trust, Ccp
To provide assistance for socially deprived young people, particularly those aged from 16 to 25 years; to provide accommodation for homeless persons; to provide for those in financial need; and to provide care; support and resettlement advice to those in need or at risk
Activities & Mission
To provide assistance for socially deprived young people, particularly those aged from 16 to 25 years; to provide accommodation for homeless persons; to provide for those in financial need; and to provide care; support and resettlement advice to those in need or at risk
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 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 | £12,144,470 | £12,131,038 | £12,131,038 | £1,976,481 | £1,810,498 | 271 / 449 |
| 2024 | £11,409,871 | £11,438,412 | £11,323,443 | £1,963,049 | £1,799,744 | 267 / 383 |
| 2023 | £9,681,412 | £9,485,256 | £9,455,256 | £1,991,590 | £1,751,949 | 251 / 339 |
| 2022 | £9,120,642 | £8,734,736 | £8,734,736 | £1,795,434 | £1,795,434 | 37 / 403 |
| 2021 | £8,532,858 | £7,851,582 | £7,851,582 | £1,409,528 | £1,361,360 | 238 / 403 |
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Frequently asked questions about Caring For Communities And People
What does Caring For Communities And People do?
To provide assistance for socially deprived young people, particularly those aged from 16 to 25 years; to provide accommodation for homeless persons; to provide for those in financial need; and to provide care; support and resettlement advice to those in need or at risk
How much income did Caring For Communities And People report in 2025?
Caring For Communities And People reported total income of £12.14m and reported expenditure of £12.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Caring For Communities And People?
Caring For Communities And People has a program ratio of 99.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Caring For Communities And People registered as a charity?
Caring For Communities And People was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 1995 as charity number 1043143. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Caring For Communities And People?
Caring For Communities And People is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL RICHARDSON RATCLIFFE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Caring For Communities And People operate?
Caring For Communities And People operates across 6 areas, including Dorset, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Caring For Communities And People a registered charity?
Yes — Caring For Communities And People is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1043143.
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Also Known As
- Caring for Communities and People Ltd
- Cheltenham Community Projects Limited
- County Community Projects
- The Ratcliffe Trust
- Ccp
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated