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Community First In Herefordshire & Worcestershire

Also known as: Community First

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.

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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.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£265,000
Latest Expenditure
£257,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 39% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 396). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 45% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

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

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£265,000
£257,0000 / 0
2024
£303,301
£408,4420 / 0
2023
£441,443
£406,9690 / 0
2022
£629,520
£518,687£518,687£315,820£195,6487 / 0
2021
£532,018
£463,239£463,239£204,987£141,56412 / 215

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Community First In Herefordshire & Worcestershire

What does Community First In Herefordshire & Worcestershire do?

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.

How much income did Community First In Herefordshire & Worcestershire report in 2025?

Community First In Herefordshire & Worcestershire reported total income of £265k and reported expenditure of £257k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Community First In Herefordshire & Worcestershire?

Community First In Herefordshire & Worcestershire has a program ratio of 82.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 396 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Community First In Herefordshire & Worcestershire registered as a charity?

Community First In Herefordshire & Worcestershire was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 June 1990 as charity number 703072. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs Community First In Herefordshire & Worcestershire?

Community First In Herefordshire & Worcestershire is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Community First In Herefordshire & Worcestershire operate?

Community First In Herefordshire & Worcestershire operates across 2 areas: Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Is Community First In Herefordshire & Worcestershire a registered charity?

Yes — Community First In Herefordshire & Worcestershire is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 703072.

Details

Address
THE FRED BULMER CENTRE
WALL STREET
HEREFORD
HR4 9HP
Registration Date
29 June 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
703072
Charity Number
703072

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Trustees

Geoffrey John Hughes
Also governs 1 other charity
Neil Alan Herman
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard Humphries
Also governs 4 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Charitable activities Economic and community development

Also Known As

  • Community First

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30 July 2026
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