Ccs Adoption LTD
Also known as: Catholic Children's Society (diocese of Clifton), Clifton Catholic Children's Society, Clifton Children's Society, CCS Adoption
The Society offers a comprehensive adoption service that includes recruiting, assessing and preparing adoptive families for some of the most vulnerable children in the UK, supporting child and family throughout the adoption process and beyond; working with birth parents who may be considering adoption for their child and providing counselling services to adopted people and their relatives.
Activities & Mission
The Society offers a comprehensive adoption service that includes recruiting, assessing and preparing adoptive families for some of the most vulnerable children in the UK, supporting child and family throughout the adoption process and beyond; working with birth parents who may be considering adoption for their child and providing counselling services to adopted people and their relatives.
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 54% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 44% 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 | £1,154,908 | £1,125,807 | £1,097,836 | £1,157,447 | £758,145 | 30 / 18 |
| 2024 | £1,219,798 | £1,024,650 | £1,005,065 | £1,128,310 | £737,958 | 30 / 14 |
| 2023 | £1,069,222 | £1,289,157 | £1,271,013 | £933,162 | £394,158 | 39 / 17 |
| 2022 | £1,138,491 | £1,694,282 | £1,630,164 | £1,153,097 | £1,051,048 | 50 / 32 |
| 2021 | £1,888,459 | £1,613,202 | £1,553,958 | £1,708,888 | £1,584,392 | 50 / 12 |
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Frequently asked questions about Ccs Adoption LTD
What does Ccs Adoption LTD do?
The Society offers a comprehensive adoption service that includes recruiting, assessing and preparing adoptive families for some of the most vulnerable children in the UK, supporting child and family throughout the adoption process and beyond; working with birth parents who may be considering adoption for their child and providing counselling services to adopted people and their relatives.
How much income did Ccs Adoption LTD report in 2025?
Ccs Adoption LTD reported total income of £1.15m and reported expenditure of £1.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ccs Adoption LTD?
Ccs Adoption LTD has a program ratio of 95.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ccs Adoption LTD registered as a charity?
Ccs Adoption LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 April 1983 as charity number 286814. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs Ccs Adoption LTD?
Ccs Adoption LTD is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ross Newman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ccs Adoption LTD operate?
Ccs Adoption LTD operates across 8 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, Gloucestershire and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Ccs Adoption LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Ccs Adoption LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 286814.
Details
The Park Centre
Daventry Road
Bristol
BS4 1DQ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Catholic Children's Society (diocese of Clifton)
- Clifton Catholic Children's Society
- Clifton Children's Society
- CCS Adoption
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated