Community Transport
Also known as: Citywide, Community Furniture Service, Prison Visiting Transport Service, Swiftlink
The charity operates 3 core services: 1. Provision of accessible transport for people with limited mobility or other health conditions; 2. Supply of donated domestic and office furniture to raise income for charitable purposes; 3. Training and work experience for disadvantaged or unemployed individuals and to voluntary and community groups.
Activities & Mission
The charity operates 3 core services: 1. Provision of accessible transport for people with limited mobility or other health conditions; 2. Supply of donated domestic and office furniture to raise income for charitable purposes; 3. Training and work experience for disadvantaged or unemployed individuals and to voluntary and community groups.
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Learn more about premium profiles See a sample profileAreas 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.
Show all 9 areas of operation Hide areas of operation
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 93% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 297). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 85% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,967,106 | £2,821,085 | £2,821,085 | £465,836 | £388,205 | 78 / 30 |
| 2024 | £3,910,706 | £3,704,722 | £3,704,722 | £1,336,202 | £1,105,031 | 107 / 30 |
| 2023 | £3,190,023 | £3,714,047 | £3,714,047 | £1,130,218 | £975,075 | 107 / 30 |
| 2022 | £3,424,609 | £3,946,952 | £3,946,952 | £1,654,242 | £1,488,900 | 109 / 59 |
| 2021 | £3,395,256 | £3,058,828 | £3,058,828 | £2,176,585 | £2,649,777 | 68 / 56 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Community Transport
What does Community Transport do?
The charity operates 3 core services: 1. Provision of accessible transport for people with limited mobility or other health conditions; 2. Supply of donated domestic and office furniture to raise income for charitable purposes; 3. Training and work experience for disadvantaged or unemployed individuals and to voluntary and community groups.
How much income did Community Transport report in 2025?
Community Transport reported total income of £1.97m and reported expenditure of £2.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Community Transport?
Community Transport has a program ratio of 143.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 297 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Community Transport registered as a charity?
Community Transport was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 April 1966 as charity number 247331. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs Community Transport?
Community Transport 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 Transport operate?
Community Transport operates across 9 areas, including Birmingham City, Durham, Gateshead and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Community Transport a registered charity?
Yes — Community Transport is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 247331.
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Learn more about premium profiles See a sample profileDetails
Registry Information
Other notable Social welfare charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Citywide
- Community Furniture Service
- Prison Visiting Transport Service
- Swiftlink
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated