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Communities First Foundation

Also known as: First Call Housing Foundation

Communities First Foundation is a community Engagement, Support and Training agency. We primarily work with children and young people in sport and creative arts and with the wider community in regeneration, skills training, empowerment and advocacy issues. We also specialise in housing and the social housing environment.

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Activities & Mission

Communities First Foundation is a community Engagement, Support and Training agency. We primarily work with children and young people in sport and creative arts and with the wider community in regeneration, skills training, empowerment and advocacy issues. We also specialise in housing and the social housing environment.

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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
£475,729
Latest Expenditure
£415,200

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 87.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£475,729
£415,2000 / 15
2025
£359,399
£318,4680 / 12
2024
£314,783
£353,8740 / 10
2023
£461,944
£440,2820 / 12
2022
£342,570
£328,1150 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Communities First Foundation

What does Communities First Foundation do?

Communities First Foundation is a community Engagement, Support and Training agency. We primarily work with children and young people in sport and creative arts and with the wider community in regeneration, skills training, empowerment and advocacy issues. We also specialise in housing and the social housing environment.

How much income did Communities First Foundation report in 2026?

Communities First Foundation reported total income of £476k and reported expenditure of £415k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Communities First Foundation registered as a charity?

Communities First Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 December 2006 as charity number 1117143. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Communities First Foundation?

Communities First Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Communities First Foundation operate?

Communities First Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Communities First Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Communities First Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117143.

Details

Address
Bedzed Pavilion
24 Sandmartin Way
Hackbridge
SM6 7DF
Registration Date
5 December 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4024605
Charity Number
1117143

Trustees

CAMERON DEIGHTON
Joseph Maye
STEPHEN SMITH

Also Known As

  • First Call Housing Foundation

Data & trust

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13 October 2026
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