Citizens UK Charity
Also known as: The Citizen Organising Foundation, Citizens UK
Citizens UK is the home of Community Organising. We support a growing network of broad based Citizens Organisations which include faith, education and voluntary associations and institutions that work together for the common good. We also support a Guild of Community Organisers and the Centre for Civil Society.
Activities & Mission
Citizens UK is the home of Community Organising. We support a growing network of broad based Citizens Organisations which include faith, education and voluntary associations and institutions that work together for the common good. We also support a Guild of Community Organisers and the Centre for Civil Society.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 75% of UK Housing charities with income over £10M (sample: 312). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Housing charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% of UK Housing 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 | £11,952,849 | £12,635,427 | £11,744,159 | £3,302,437 | £1,010,000 | 155 / 10010 |
| 2024 | £11,329,528 | £11,816,255 | £10,950,647 | £3,985,015 | £1,010,000 | 157 / 10000 |
| 2023 | £10,640,329 | £9,674,001 | £9,033,477 | £4,471,742 | £960,000 | 142 / 9000 |
| 2022 | £7,752,440 | £6,435,318 | £5,836,808 | £3,505,414 | £800,000 | 113 / 8000 |
| 2021 | £6,517,999 | £5,630,941 | £5,083,907 | £2,188,292 | £590,335 | 86 / 7500 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Citizens UK Charity
What does Citizens UK Charity do?
Citizens UK is the home of Community Organising. We support a growing network of broad based Citizens Organisations which include faith, education and voluntary associations and institutions that work together for the common good. We also support a Guild of Community Organisers and the Centre for Civil Society.
How much income did Citizens UK Charity report in 2025?
Citizens UK Charity reported total income of £11.95m and reported expenditure of £12.64m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Citizens UK Charity?
Citizens UK Charity has a program ratio of 98.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Housing charities with income over £10M (sample of 312 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Citizens UK Charity registered as a charity?
Citizens UK Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 December 2004 as charity number 1107264. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Citizens UK Charity?
Citizens UK Charity is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Canon Karen Sheila Frances Rooms. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Citizens UK Charity operate?
Citizens UK Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Citizens UK Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Citizens UK Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107264.
Details
1 & 3 Jacquard Point
Tapestry Way
LONDON
E1 2FJ
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Housing charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Citizen Organising Foundation
- Citizens UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated