Community Life Trust

Also known as: Addlestone Foodbank, Addlestone Toy Library, Debtscape, Beacon Church, Just a Helping Hand, Runnymede Foodbank

Holds regular meetings for Church members and others to worship, pray and receive teaching on and discuss the Christian faith. Grants made to organisations and individuals at home and overseas that advance the Christian faith and provide relief of those in need. The charity operates a Foodbank in the Runnymede area, Just a Helping Hand for homeless people, and 2 wholly owned subsidiary companies.

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Activities & Mission

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

Surrey

Financial Information

Latest Income

£793,019

Latest Expenditure

£682,401

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 43% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 0.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 71% of UK Housing 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 £781,007

Charitable Activities £7,603

Other Trading £0

Investments £4,409

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £682,401

Raising Funds £0

Governance £3,781

Grants to Institutions £6,870

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.

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	£793,019	£682,401	£682,401	£1,938,340	£1,465,039	4 / 150
2024	£1,194,779	£833,796	£833,796	£1,583,458	£1,410,778	15 / 200
2023	£589,499	£579,076	£579,076	£1,481,831	£1,481,831	6 / 200
2022	£404,316	£366,491				0 / 150
2021	£754,225	£413,141	£413,141	£1,423,133	£373,493	4 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Community Life Trust

What does Community Life Trust do?

How much income did Community Life Trust report in 2025?

Community Life Trust reported total income of £793k and reported expenditure of £682k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Community Life Trust?

Community Life Trust has a program ratio of 86.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Community Life Trust registered as a charity?

Community Life Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 February 2003 as charity number 1095763. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Community Life Trust?

Community Life Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Community Life Trust operate?

Community Life Trust operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Community Life Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Community Life Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1095763.