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New Community Network

Also known as: Robert Willis and Violet Willis Trust Home, The Cornerstone Network, Central Counselling & Training Service, Community Church, Southampton, New Community Church Southampton, School of Ministries

New Community Network is a christian charity based around the work of New Community Church in Southampton and the surrounding region. Our activities include work in education and the relief of poverty.

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Activities & Mission

New Community Network is a christian charity based around the work of New Community Church in Southampton and the surrounding region. Our activities include work in education and the relief of poverty.

Grants

New Community Network makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£91,740
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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 15 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,264,159
Latest Expenditure
£1,140,637

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 48.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 53.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 47.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £618,178
Charitable Activities £16,628
Other Trading £614,362
Investments £14,654
Other Income £338

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £614,382
Raising Funds £523,879
Governance £13,988
Grants to Institutions £91,740
Other Expenditure £2,376

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
£1,264,159
£1,140,637£614,382£1,483,650£1,483,64925 / 200
2024
£1,256,648
£1,180,218£664,542£1,360,127£264,26226 / 184
2023
£1,217,045
£1,154,440£672,875£1,283,697£152,56727 / 400
2022
£990,140
£1,103,595£692,700£1,221,092£52,88429 / 400
2021
£1,148,512
£993,834£658,743£1,330,911£257,09734 / 400

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about New Community Network

What does New Community Network do?

New Community Network is a christian charity based around the work of New Community Church in Southampton and the surrounding region. Our activities include work in education and the relief of poverty.

How much income did New Community Network report in 2025?

New Community Network reported total income of £1.26m and reported expenditure of £1.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was New Community Network registered as a charity?

New Community Network was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 November 1998 as charity number 1072645. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs New Community Network?

New Community Network is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does New Community Network operate?

New Community Network operates across 15 areas, including Burma, Congo, France and 12 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is New Community Network a registered charity?

Yes — New Community Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1072645.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
30 November 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3954509
Charity Number
1072645

Trustees

Alexander Sheen
CHRISTOPHER NIGEL ROMILLY
Jonathan Paul Cathie
Joseph Sargent
Katherine Barbara Swift
Sarah Elizabeth Chart

Also Known As

  • Robert Willis and Violet Willis Trust Home
  • The Cornerstone Network
  • Central Counselling & Training Service
  • Community Church, Southampton
  • New Community Church Southampton
  • School of Ministries

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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