Norfolk Community Foundation
Also known as: Norfolk Community Foundation Limited, Ncf
OUR CORE WORK IS TO MANAGE DONOR FUNDS FROM INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES AND CHARITABLE TRUSTS AND TO PROVIDE SMALL LOCAL VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS WITH GRANTS, ADVICE, SIGNPOSTING, GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT. ON A SMALLER SCALE WE ALSO MANAGE FUNDS THAT AWARD GRANTS TO SUPPORT BURSARIES AND APPRENTICESHIPS.
Activities & Mission
OUR CORE WORK IS TO MANAGE DONOR FUNDS FROM INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES AND CHARITABLE TRUSTS AND TO PROVIDE SMALL LOCAL VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS WITH GRANTS, ADVICE, SIGNPOSTING, GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT. ON A SMALLER SCALE WE ALSO MANAGE FUNDS THAT AWARD GRANTS TO SUPPORT BURSARIES AND APPRENTICESHIPS.
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 86% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 45% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 42% of UK Charitable activities 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £8,278,000 | £9,604,000 | £9,238,000 | £29,342,000 | £853,000 | 27 / 0 |
| 2023 | £6,556,000 | £6,305,000 | £5,858,000 | £30,003,000 | £504,000 | 26 / 0 |
| 2022 | £6,792,000 | £6,641,000 | £6,368,000 | £27,675,000 | £514,000 | 21 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,282,000 | £4,816,000 | £4,654,000 | £29,504,000 | £735,000 | 16 / 0 |
| 2020 | £4,915,000 | £4,304,000 | £4,170,000 | £26,929,000 | £645,000 | 15 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Norfolk Community Foundation
What does Norfolk Community Foundation do?
OUR CORE WORK IS TO MANAGE DONOR FUNDS FROM INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES AND CHARITABLE TRUSTS AND TO PROVIDE SMALL LOCAL VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS WITH GRANTS, ADVICE, SIGNPOSTING, GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT. ON A SMALLER SCALE WE ALSO MANAGE FUNDS THAT AWARD GRANTS TO SUPPORT BURSARIES AND APPRENTICESHIPS.
How much income did Norfolk Community Foundation report in 2024?
Norfolk Community Foundation reported total income of £8.28m and reported expenditure of £9.60m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Norfolk Community Foundation?
Norfolk Community Foundation has a program ratio of 109.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Norfolk Community Foundation registered as a charity?
Norfolk Community Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 August 2005 as charity number 1110817. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Norfolk Community Foundation?
Norfolk Community Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Fiona McDiarmid. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Norfolk Community Foundation operate?
Norfolk Community Foundation operates across 3 areas: Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Is Norfolk Community Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Norfolk Community Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1110817.
Details
Carmelite House
2 St. James Court
NORWICH
NR3 1SL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Norfolk Community Foundation Limited
- Ncf
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated