Community First
Also known as: Community Council for Wiltshire
An independent charity working to improve the quality of life and the economic well-being of people in Wiltshire and Swindon.Community First provides technical advice, practical support and grant aid for a range of community based projects.
Activities & Mission
An independent charity working to improve the quality of life and the economic well-being of people in Wiltshire and Swindon.Community First provides technical advice, practical support and grant aid for a range of community based projects.
Grants
Community First makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2026)
- £490,941
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £2,827,454 | £2,934,475 | £2,851,805 | £2,153,804 | £345,335 | 57 / 50 |
| 2025 | £3,309,458 | £2,932,498 | £2,851,066 | £2,259,685 | £272,997 | 57 / 50 |
| 2024 | £2,298,189 | £2,322,407 | £2,235,698 | £1,881,210 | £172,607 | 46 / 50 |
| 2023 | £2,300,961 | £2,327,031 | £2,244,524 | £1,904,188 | £221,390 | 49 / 30 |
| 2022 | £2,137,356 | £1,997,058 | £1,912,210 | £1,930,258 | £199,153 | 47 / 22 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Community First
What does Community First do?
An independent charity working to improve the quality of life and the economic well-being of people in Wiltshire and Swindon.Community First provides technical advice, practical support and grant aid for a range of community based projects.
How much income did Community First report in 2026?
Community First reported total income of £2.83m and reported expenditure of £2.93m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Community First registered as a charity?
Community First was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 November 1983 as charity number 288117. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs Community First?
Community First 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 Community First operate?
Community First operates across 2 areas: Swindon and Wiltshire.
Is Community First a registered charity?
Yes — Community First is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 288117.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Community Council for Wiltshire
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated