Croydon Bme Forum

Also known as: Cbf

To provid opportunities for BME communities to discuss and prioritise the key issues affectingthem to a view to engaging decision and policy makers at the local level to factor in their prioritiesand planning and delivery public services.To build the capacity of BME voluntary and community sector organisations, To promote good relations between different races, building a cohesive Croydon.

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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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Local Authority

Croydon Lambeth Lewisham Merton Richmond Upon Thames Sutton Wandsworth

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,555,030

Latest Expenditure

£1,408,899

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 90% 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 £0

Charitable Activities £1,513,348

Other Trading £0

Investments £34,980

Other Income £6,702

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,408,899

Raising Funds £0

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.

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	£1,555,030	£1,408,899	£1,408,899	£743,536	£451,620	22 / 33
2024	£1,553,798	£1,304,774	£1,304,774	£796,906	£529,997	31 / 25
2023	£1,126,067	£1,006,810	£1,006,810	£547,882	£547,882	24 / 20
2022	£942,384	£821,834	£769,768	£428,625	£118,620	40 / 10
2021	£349,314	£287,947				0 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Croydon Bme Forum

What does Croydon Bme Forum do?

How much income did Croydon Bme Forum report in 2025?

Croydon Bme Forum reported total income of £1.56m and reported expenditure of £1.41m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Croydon Bme Forum?

Croydon Bme Forum has a program ratio of 90.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Croydon Bme Forum registered as a charity?

Croydon Bme Forum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 April 2005 as charity number 1108843. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Croydon Bme Forum?

Croydon Bme Forum is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAULETTE LEWIS MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Croydon Bme Forum operate?

Croydon Bme Forum operates across 7 areas, including Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Croydon Bme Forum a registered charity?

Yes — Croydon Bme Forum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108843.