Communities & Neighbourhoods Trust
The CaN Trust is dedicated to helping local communities and investment in regeneration programmes.
Activities & Mission
The CaN Trust is dedicated to helping local communities and investment in regeneration programmes.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 68% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% of UK Economic and community development 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 | £3,392,454 | £3,361,374 | £3,361,374 | £237,846 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Communities & Neighbourhoods Trust
What does Communities & Neighbourhoods Trust do?
The CaN Trust is dedicated to helping local communities and investment in regeneration programmes.
How much income did Communities & Neighbourhoods Trust report in 2025?
Communities & Neighbourhoods Trust reported total income of £3.39m and reported expenditure of £3.36m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Communities & Neighbourhoods Trust?
Communities & Neighbourhoods Trust has a program ratio of 99.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Communities & Neighbourhoods Trust registered as a charity?
Communities & Neighbourhoods Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 February 2024 as charity number 1207119. It has been registered for 2 years.
Who runs Communities & Neighbourhoods Trust?
Communities & Neighbourhoods Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Paul Martin Brickell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Communities & Neighbourhoods Trust operate?
Communities & Neighbourhoods Trust operates in Tower Hamlets, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Communities & Neighbourhoods Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Communities & Neighbourhoods Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1207119.
Details
EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD
LONDON
E14 6DA
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- 14 May 2026
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