Commonwork Trust

Also known as: Commonwork

To provide a place that brings sustainability to life and offers people opportunities to learn, grow and be inspired.

Activities & Mission

To provide a place that brings sustainability to life and offers people opportunities to learn, grow and be inspired.

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

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,455,851

Latest Expenditure

£2,484,219

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 58.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 57.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £11,465

Charitable Activities £1,266,216

Other Trading £1,159,878

Investments £18,292

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,439,401

Raising Funds £13,091

Governance £24,653

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £1,031,727

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	£2,455,851	£2,484,219	£1,439,401	£14,653,122	£709,892	35 / 50
2024	£1,380,260	£1,719,369	£1,429,505	£14,619,611	£1,357,010	34 / 50
2023	£1,741,075	£1,780,669	£1,757,351	£14,142,517	£1,423,366	19 / 33
2022	£1,333,864	£1,231,916	£1,039,779	£14,203,008	£651,272	17 / 19
2021	£1,091,138	£569,264	£566,862	£13,975,000	£633,300	17 / 57

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Commonwork Trust

What does Commonwork Trust do?

To provide a place that brings sustainability to life and offers people opportunities to learn, grow and be inspired.

How much income did Commonwork Trust report in 2025?

Commonwork Trust reported total income of £2.46m and reported expenditure of £2.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Commonwork Trust registered as a charity?

Commonwork Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 2015 as charity number 1160725. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Commonwork Trust?

Commonwork Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Commonwork Trust operate?

Commonwork Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Commonwork Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Commonwork Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160725.