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Community Transport For The Lewes Area

Also known as: Community Transport for the Lewes Area Limited, Ctla

The provision of community transport in the Lewes area for people who have special needs of such facilities because they are elderly, poor or disabled, people with young children or those living in isolated areas where there are no adequate public transport facilities. The Charity operate 8 school runs. These are combined with 5 Dial a Ride routes and 4 other community bus services.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of community transport in the Lewes area for people who have special needs of such facilities because they are elderly, poor or disabled, people with young children or those living in isolated areas where there are no adequate public transport facilities. The Charity operate 8 school runs. These are combined with 5 Dial a Ride routes and 4 other community bus services.

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
£1,179,398
Latest Expenditure
£1,067,882

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 2.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 3.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 97.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 0% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,044
Charitable Activities £758,527
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,227
Other Income £412,600

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £32,424
Raising Funds £1,035,458
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£1,179,398
£1,067,882£32,424£339,738£339,73855 / 5
2024
£1,079,875
£1,023,087£23,465£147,709£053 / 3
2023
£761,693
£918,609£907,947£635,752£047 / 2
2022
£916,891
£885,552£29,708£248,208£248,20849 / 2
2021
£776,937
£718,368£716,936£216,869£158,30049 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Community Transport For The Lewes Area

What does Community Transport For The Lewes Area do?

The provision of community transport in the Lewes area for people who have special needs of such facilities because they are elderly, poor or disabled, people with young children or those living in isolated areas where there are no adequate public transport facilities. The Charity operate 8 school runs. These are combined with 5 Dial a Ride routes and 4 other community bus services.

How much income did Community Transport For The Lewes Area report in 2025?

Community Transport For The Lewes Area reported total income of £1.18m and reported expenditure of £1.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Community Transport For The Lewes Area?

Community Transport For The Lewes Area has a program ratio of 2.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Community Transport For The Lewes Area registered as a charity?

Community Transport For The Lewes Area was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 June 2005 as charity number 1110215. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Community Transport For The Lewes Area?

Community Transport For The Lewes Area 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 Transport For The Lewes Area operate?

Community Transport For The Lewes Area operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and West Sussex.

Is Community Transport For The Lewes Area a registered charity?

Yes — Community Transport For The Lewes Area is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1110215.

Details

Address
The Hillcrest Centre
Hillcrest Road
Newhaven
BN9 9EA
Registration Date
27 June 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3993832
Charity Number
1110215

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Trustees

Christopher Allen
Christopher Derek Fisher
Peter Vowles
Ronald Stuart McAra
Steven Peter Saunders

Also Known As

  • Community Transport for the Lewes Area Limited
  • Ctla

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14 May 2026
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