Common Change UK
Form Common Change groups with each member regularly giving finances to a Common Fund available for charitable giving (small grants) for the prevention or relief of poverty and/or financial crisis and hardship, as such needs are identified & agreed by members. Utilise new technology to assist depositing & combining money raised, until distribution in accordance with Charity Commission criteria.
Activities & Mission
Form Common Change groups with each member regularly giving finances to a Common Fund available for charitable giving (small grants) for the prevention or relief of poverty and/or financial crisis and hardship, as such needs are identified & agreed by members. Utilise new technology to assist depositing & combining money raised, until distribution in accordance with Charity Commission criteria.
Grants
Common Change UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £50,364
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- disability and the prevention or relief of poverty
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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Financial Information
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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 | £42,115 | £50,364 | 0 / 73 | |||
| 2024 | £61,703 | £51,266 | 0 / 19 | |||
| 2023 | £46,486 | £35,780 | 0 / 14 | |||
| 2022 | £35,404 | £24,238 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2021 | £20,589 | £9,910 | 0 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Common Change UK
What does Common Change UK do?
Form Common Change groups with each member regularly giving finances to a Common Fund available for charitable giving (small grants) for the prevention or relief of poverty and/or financial crisis and hardship, as such needs are identified & agreed by members. Utilise new technology to assist depositing & combining money raised, until distribution in accordance with Charity Commission criteria.
How much income did Common Change UK report in 2025?
Common Change UK reported total income of £42k and reported expenditure of £50k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Common Change UK registered as a charity?
Common Change UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 January 2017 as charity number 1171076. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Common Change UK?
Common Change UK is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is DARIN PETERSEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Common Change UK operate?
Common Change UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Common Change UK a registered charity?
Yes — Common Change UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171076.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated