Gloucestershire Rural Community Council
GRCC is dedicated to enriching the lives of people living in rural Gloucestershire by supporting them through change and by enabling them to determine and develop their own communities
Activities & Mission
GRCC is dedicated to enriching the lives of people living in rural Gloucestershire by supporting them through change and by enabling them to determine and develop their own communities
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 57% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 44% of UK Economic and community development 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 | £1,251,972 | £1,197,432 | £1,197,432 | £1,816,633 | £247,663 | 33 / 33 |
| 2024 | £1,826,196 | £1,632,317 | £1,606,461 | £1,760,070 | £1,569,353 | 52 / 60 |
| 2023 | £1,890,789 | £1,499,576 | £1,476,029 | £1,629,247 | £690,887 | 51 / 62 |
| 2022 | £1,586,047 | £1,426,390 | £1,389,130 | £1,241,173 | £146,695 | 53 / 64 |
| 2021 | £1,532,468 | £1,196,849 | £1,161,242 | £1,078,027 | £162,925 | 53 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Gloucestershire Rural Community Council
What does Gloucestershire Rural Community Council do?
GRCC is dedicated to enriching the lives of people living in rural Gloucestershire by supporting them through change and by enabling them to determine and develop their own communities
How much income did Gloucestershire Rural Community Council report in 2025?
Gloucestershire Rural Community Council reported total income of £1.25m and reported expenditure of £1.20m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Gloucestershire Rural Community Council?
Gloucestershire Rural Community Council has a program ratio of 95.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Gloucestershire Rural Community Council registered as a charity?
Gloucestershire Rural Community Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 April 1996 as charity number 1054282. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Gloucestershire Rural Community Council?
Gloucestershire Rural Community Council is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charles Coats. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Gloucestershire Rural Community Council operate?
Gloucestershire Rural Community Council operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Gloucestershire Rural Community Council a registered charity?
Yes — Gloucestershire Rural Community Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1054282.
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