Near Neighbours

The Near Neighbours programme builds social integration by bringing people together in religiously and ethnically diverse communities, creating friendships, building relationships of trust and helping people to transform their neighbourhoods together. Near Neighbours works in locations in England.

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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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£604,518

Latest Expenditure

£642,437

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 82% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 205). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 29% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £604,518

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £642,437

Raising Funds £0

Governance £50,003

Grants to Institutions £375,040

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 2024.

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
2024	£604,518	£642,437	£642,437	£227,682	£0	0 / 10
2023	£491,407	£381,269				0 / 10
2022	£525,206	£520,371	£520,371	£155,465	£155,465	0 / 0
2021	£2,302,315	£2,248,144	£2,248,144	£150,629	£150,629	0 / 0
2020	£899,662	£1,001,171	£1,001,171	£96,458	£96,458	1 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Near Neighbours

What does Near Neighbours do?

How much income did Near Neighbours report in 2024?

Near Neighbours reported total income of £605k and reported expenditure of £642k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Near Neighbours?

Near Neighbours has a program ratio of 106.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 205 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Near Neighbours registered as a charity?

Near Neighbours was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 June 2011 as charity number 1142426. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Near Neighbours?

Near Neighbours 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 Near Neighbours operate?

Near Neighbours operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Near Neighbours a registered charity?

Yes — Near Neighbours is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1142426.