community first in herefordshire & worcestershire

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups, and the general public. Community First In Herefordshire & Worcestershire is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Hereford and operates in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

We offer information, advice, guidance and technical support to voluntary organisations and community groups. Services include: funding advice; management of grants schemes; contract/programme management; training and support on organisational management; support for collaborative service delivery, rural advocacy, support for community buildings, community oil buying scheme.

Fundraising

See where Community First In Herefordshire & Worcestershire is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Herefordshire Worcestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£303,301

Latest Expenditure

£408,442

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 4.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £594,017

Charitable Activities £21,230

Other Trading £0

Investments £63

Other Income £14,210

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £518,687

Raising Funds £0

Governance £23,606

Grants to Institutions £127,202

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£303,301	£408,442				0 / 0
2023	£441,443	£406,969				0 / 0
2022	£629,520	£518,687	£518,687	£315,820	£195,648	7 / 0
2021	£532,018	£463,239	£463,239	£204,987	£141,564	12 / 215
2020	£398,502	£399,442				0 / 0