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Community Action Isle Of Wight

Also known as: Isle of Wight Rural Community Council

To promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the County of the Isle of Wight in furtherance of health and conservation or protection of the environment in a manner recognised as charitable and for the relief of poverty, distress, disability and sickness.

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Activities & Mission

To promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the County of the Isle of Wight in furtherance of health and conservation or protection of the environment in a manner recognised as charitable and for the relief of poverty, distress, disability and sickness.

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

Latest Income
£2,047,093
Latest Expenditure
£1,913,280

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 42.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 6% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 45.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 3% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 55.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 2% 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

Donations & Legacies £31,310
Charitable Activities £830,988
Other Trading £1,164,617
Investments £15,946
Other Income £4,232

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £863,382
Raising Funds £1,049,898
Governance £10,307
Grants to Institutions £14,554
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,047,093
£1,913,280£863,382£940,950£940,95062 / 50
2024
£1,683,600
£1,744,348£816,538£805,782£807,13758 / 50
2023
£2,004,520
£1,811,505£890,316£867,885£479,56253 / 60
2022
£1,672,565
£1,721,311£646,795£674,870£374,06849 / 200
2021
£1,522,027
£1,580,308£685,043£723,616£417,97054 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Community Action Isle Of Wight

What does Community Action Isle Of Wight do?

To promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the County of the Isle of Wight in furtherance of health and conservation or protection of the environment in a manner recognised as charitable and for the relief of poverty, distress, disability and sickness.

How much income did Community Action Isle Of Wight report in 2025?

Community Action Isle Of Wight reported total income of £2.05m and reported expenditure of £1.91m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Community Action Isle Of Wight?

Community Action Isle Of Wight has a program ratio of 42.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% 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 Community Action Isle Of Wight registered as a charity?

Community Action Isle Of Wight was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 1997 as charity number 1063737. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Community Action Isle Of Wight?

Community Action Isle Of Wight is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Community Action Isle Of Wight operate?

Community Action Isle Of Wight operates in Isle Of Wight, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Community Action Isle Of Wight a registered charity?

Yes — Community Action Isle Of Wight is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1063737.

Details

Address
THE RIVERSIDE CENTRE
THE QUAY
NEWPORT
PO30 2QR
Registration Date
31 July 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3036263
Charity Number
1063737

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Trustees

Andrea Mary Smith
Claire Jean Robertson
Dr BRIAN JOHN COLES HINTON MBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Keith Sheldrake
Mark Anthony Meredith
Michael Lilley
MR PADDY NOCTOR FRSA
Raymond John Harrington-Vail
Richard Priest
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Isle of Wight Rural Community Council

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14 May 2026
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