Community Action Bradford & District Ltd.
Also known as: Bradford Community and Voluntary Service, Bradford Cvs
Community Action Bradford & District (CAB&D) provides development support for VCS organisations across the whole City of Bradford District and beyond. We are proud to provide development and organisational support to local VCS organisations alongside running several community centres and a trading arm; we work with other VCS orgs and other sector partners to ensure the wider VCS is supported
Activities & Mission
Community Action Bradford & District (CAB&D) provides development support for VCS organisations across the whole City of Bradford District and beyond. We are proud to provide development and organisational support to local VCS organisations alongside running several community centres and a trading arm; we work with other VCS orgs and other sector partners to ensure the wider VCS is supported
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 31% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 70% 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 | £1,351,648 | £1,429,199 | £1,056,995 | £1,574,824 | £1,557,653 | 24 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,278,902 | £2,147,395 | £1,778,415 | £1,652,776 | £1,435,980 | 30 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,646,825 | £1,569,375 | £1,569,375 | £1,707,396 | £361,369 | 28 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,296,204 | £1,290,308 | £1,290,308 | £1,629,170 | £381,738 | 29 / 12 |
| 2021 | £1,163,967 | £1,113,927 | £1,113,927 | £1,622,502 | £330,051 | 28 / 8 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Community Action Bradford & District Ltd.
What does Community Action Bradford & District Ltd. do?
Community Action Bradford & District (CAB&D) provides development support for VCS organisations across the whole City of Bradford District and beyond. We are proud to provide development and organisational support to local VCS organisations alongside running several community centres and a trading arm; we work with other VCS orgs and other sector partners to ensure the wider VCS is supported
How much income did Community Action Bradford & District Ltd. report in 2025?
Community Action Bradford & District Ltd. reported total income of £1.35m and reported expenditure of £1.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Community Action Bradford & District Ltd.?
Community Action Bradford & District Ltd. has a program ratio of 78.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% 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 Community Action Bradford & District Ltd. registered as a charity?
Community Action Bradford & District Ltd. was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 2002 as charity number 1090036. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Community Action Bradford & District Ltd.?
Community Action Bradford & District Ltd. is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARK PETER NICHOLSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Community Action Bradford & District Ltd. operate?
Community Action Bradford & District Ltd. operates in Bradford City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Community Action Bradford & District Ltd. a registered charity?
Yes — Community Action Bradford & District Ltd. is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090036.
Details
Cardigan House
Ferncliffe Road
BINGLEY
BD16 2TA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Bradford Community and Voluntary Service
- Bradford Cvs
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated