Community Transport Association UK
Also known as: London Community Transport Association, C T a, Cta, Cta UK
The CTA is a UK-wide charity providing leadership, learning and enterprise support to member organisations in civil society which deliver innovative and flexible transport solutions to achieve social change in their communities. We promote excellence through training, e-based resources, publications, advice, consultancy events and project support on voluntary, community & accessible transport.
Activities & Mission
The CTA is a UK-wide charity providing leadership, learning and enterprise support to member organisations in civil society which deliver innovative and flexible transport solutions to achieve social change in their communities. We promote excellence through training, e-based resources, publications, advice, consultancy events and project support on voluntary, community & accessible transport.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 38% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 304). How is this calculated?
Higher than 73% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 70% of UK Arts 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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £2,150,948 | £1,911,223 | £1,888,762 | £1,364,756 | £821,939 | 31 / 0 |
| 2025 | £1,987,797 | £1,678,009 | £1,564,234 | £1,125,031 | £654,713 | 28 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,360,800 | £1,567,088 | £1,405,275 | £815,243 | £446,915 | 25 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,525,990 | £1,592,143 | £1,516,914 | £1,021,531 | £509,061 | 21 / 0 |
| 2022 | £4,050,183 | £3,588,170 | £3,482,027 | £1,087,684 | £538,135 | 18 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Community Transport Association UK
What does Community Transport Association UK do?
The CTA is a UK-wide charity providing leadership, learning and enterprise support to member organisations in civil society which deliver innovative and flexible transport solutions to achieve social change in their communities. We promote excellence through training, e-based resources, publications, advice, consultancy events and project support on voluntary, community & accessible transport.
How much income did Community Transport Association UK report in 2026?
Community Transport Association UK reported total income of £2.15m and reported expenditure of £1.91m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Community Transport Association UK?
Community Transport Association UK has a program ratio of 87.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 304 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Community Transport Association UK registered as a charity?
Community Transport Association UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 1991 as charity number 1002222. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Community Transport Association UK?
Community Transport Association UK is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen King. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Community Transport Association UK operate?
Community Transport Association UK operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Is Community Transport Association UK a registered charity?
Yes — Community Transport Association UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1002222.
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Other notable Arts charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- London Community Transport Association
- C T a
- Cta
- Cta UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated