Community Action Hampshire
Provides information & representation for Hampshire's voluntary & community sector (VCS), & rural communities.Promotes community based decision making & action.Promotes equal partnership between VCS, private & public sectors.Manages projects which enhance the work of the VCS and life in rural communities.Provides social enterprise training
Activities & Mission
Provides information & representation for Hampshire's voluntary & community sector (VCS), & rural communities.Promotes community based decision making & action.Promotes equal partnership between VCS, private & public sectors.Manages projects which enhance the work of the VCS and life in rural communities.Provides social enterprise training
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 45% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £935,870 | £915,544 | £835,759 | £1,797,544 | £631,340 | 21 / 0 |
| 2024 | £900,426 | £957,541 | £894,035 | £1,823,127 | £1,566,655 | 22 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,438,143 | £2,021,107 | £1,968,402 | £1,626,822 | £1,034,859 | 25 / 0 |
| 2022 | £667,145 | £1,222,911 | £1,200,826 | £801,727 | £586,742 | 21 / 0 |
| 2021 | £875,173 | £1,116,922 | £1,093,812 | £357,842 | £200,021 | 19 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Community Action Hampshire
What does Community Action Hampshire do?
Provides information & representation for Hampshire's voluntary & community sector (VCS), & rural communities.Promotes community based decision making & action.Promotes equal partnership between VCS, private & public sectors.Manages projects which enhance the work of the VCS and life in rural communities.Provides social enterprise training
How much income did Community Action Hampshire report in 2025?
Community Action Hampshire reported total income of £936k and reported expenditure of £916k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Community Action Hampshire?
Community Action Hampshire has a program ratio of 89.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Community Action Hampshire registered as a charity?
Community Action Hampshire was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 March 1996 as charity number 1053806. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Community Action Hampshire?
Community Action Hampshire is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Andrew Barritt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Community Action Hampshire operate?
Community Action Hampshire operates across 4 areas: Hampshire, Isle Of Wight, Portsmouth City and Southampton City.
Is Community Action Hampshire a registered charity?
Yes — Community Action Hampshire is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1053806.
Details
Hursley Park Road
Hursley
WINCHESTER
Hampshire
SO21 2JN
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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