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Co-Operative Community Investment Foundation

Also known as: Co-Op Foundation, Community Dividend, The Co-Operative Foundation

To support, through donations from co-operative organisations, members, customers and employees, projects that contribute to relief of poverty, advancement of education or other such charitable purposes and which will benefit communities in which the businesses of Co-operative Group Ltd operate.

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Activities & Mission

To support, through donations from co-operative organisations, members, customers and employees, projects that contribute to relief of poverty, advancement of education or other such charitable purposes and which will benefit communities in which the businesses of Co-operative Group Ltd operate.

Grants

Co-Operative Community Investment Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£2,129,188
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,566,066
Latest Expenditure
£3,336,798

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,995,349
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £570,717
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,336,798
Raising Funds £0
Governance £18,330
Grants to Institutions £2,129,188
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,566,066
£3,336,798£3,336,798£25,414,377£016 / 0
2024
£2,774,617
£3,662,953£3,662,953£23,404,430£648,96617 / 0
2023
£5,681,201
£8,824,481£8,824,481£22,424,518£406,86317 / 0
2022
£3,779,343
£5,310,821£5,310,821£23,030,585£1,622,46715 / 0
2021
£4,536,087
£3,121,245£3,086,077£28,915,497£995,1669 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Co-Operative Community Investment Foundation

What does Co-Operative Community Investment Foundation do?

To support, through donations from co-operative organisations, members, customers and employees, projects that contribute to relief of poverty, advancement of education or other such charitable purposes and which will benefit communities in which the businesses of Co-operative Group Ltd operate.

How much income did Co-Operative Community Investment Foundation report in 2025?

Co-Operative Community Investment Foundation reported total income of £3.57m and reported expenditure of £3.34m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Co-Operative Community Investment Foundation registered as a charity?

Co-Operative Community Investment Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 July 2002 as charity number 1093028. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Co-Operative Community Investment Foundation?

Co-Operative Community Investment Foundation 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 Co-Operative Community Investment Foundation operate?

Co-Operative Community Investment Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Co-Operative Community Investment Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Co-Operative Community Investment Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093028.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
18 July 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3983278
Charity Number
1093028

Trustees

Ewansiha George Edenene Imafidon
Hope Wellington
Jaiden Martin Vincent Corfield
Jane Waters
Mahalia Flasz
Ruth Marvel
Also governs 1 other charity
Sharon Ann Jones

Also Known As

  • Co-Op Foundation
  • Community Dividend
  • The Co-Operative Foundation

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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