Communities First Wessex
Also known as: Hccs Community Action, Community First Heh
Community First plays a key role in developing a thriving voluntary sector in Hampshire, empowering communities, mobilising our member organisations and delivering critical community services including transport, mobility, training, supported volunteering, health & wellbeing programmes, community hubs and cafes, helping older people at home and young carers, that make life better for everyone.
Activities & Mission
Community First plays a key role in developing a thriving voluntary sector in Hampshire, empowering communities, mobilising our member organisations and delivering critical community services including transport, mobility, training, supported volunteering, health & wellbeing programmes, community hubs and cafes, helping older people at home and young carers, that make life better for everyone.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 38% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 74% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £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 | £4,381,656 | £3,742,966 | £3,742,966 | £2,470,795 | £1,209,633 | 105 / 350 |
| 2024 | £3,720,256 | £3,700,701 | £3,700,701 | £1,716,090 | £541,318 | 115 / 350 |
| 2023 | £3,346,525 | £3,261,251 | £3,261,251 | £1,682,526 | £1,682,526 | 111 / 250 |
| 2022 | £3,324,637 | £3,112,921 | £3,112,921 | £975,246 | £191,716 | 108 / 350 |
| 2021 | £3,356,072 | £2,859,792 | £2,859,792 | £300,483 | £628,848 | 105 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Communities First Wessex
What does Communities First Wessex do?
Community First plays a key role in developing a thriving voluntary sector in Hampshire, empowering communities, mobilising our member organisations and delivering critical community services including transport, mobility, training, supported volunteering, health & wellbeing programmes, community hubs and cafes, helping older people at home and young carers, that make life better for everyone.
How much income did Communities First Wessex report in 2025?
Communities First Wessex reported total income of £4.38m and reported expenditure of £3.74m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Communities First Wessex?
Communities First Wessex has a program ratio of 85.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Communities First Wessex registered as a charity?
Communities First Wessex was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 May 2012 as charity number 1147527. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Communities First Wessex?
Communities First Wessex 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 Communities First Wessex operate?
Communities First Wessex operates across 6 areas, including Dorset, Hampshire, Poole and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Communities First Wessex a registered charity?
Yes — Communities First Wessex is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147527.
Details
DUNSBURY WAY
HAVANT
HAMPSHIRE
PO9 5BG
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Also Known As
- Hccs Community Action
- Community First Heh
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated