Sussex Rural Community Council
Also known as: Action in Rural Sussex
Reducing the incidence and impact of disadvantage and poverty on people living in rural areas, increasing the capacity of rural communities to manage change for the benefit of all their members, informing and amplifying the voice of rural communities to influence public policy
Activities & Mission
Reducing the incidence and impact of disadvantage and poverty on people living in rural areas, increasing the capacity of rural communities to manage change for the benefit of all their members, informing and amplifying the voice of rural communities to influence public policy
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 70% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 396). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £553,872 | £563,206 | £563,206 | £1,575,910 | £1,045,378 | 16 / 0 |
| 2024 | £479,135 | £469,662 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £413,377 | £443,875 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £536,696 | £590,167 | £590,167 | £1,724,661 | £1,737,684 | 12 / 0 |
| 2021 | £517,182 | £595,157 | £595,157 | £1,778,132 | £1,804,418 | 12 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sussex Rural Community Council
What does Sussex Rural Community Council do?
Reducing the incidence and impact of disadvantage and poverty on people living in rural areas, increasing the capacity of rural communities to manage change for the benefit of all their members, informing and amplifying the voice of rural communities to influence public policy
How much income did Sussex Rural Community Council report in 2025?
Sussex Rural Community Council reported total income of £554k and reported expenditure of £563k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sussex Rural Community Council?
Sussex Rural Community Council has a program ratio of 101.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 396 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sussex Rural Community Council registered as a charity?
Sussex Rural Community Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 1994 as charity number 1035401. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Sussex Rural Community Council?
Sussex Rural Community Council 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 Sussex Rural Community Council operate?
Sussex Rural Community Council operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and West Sussex.
Is Sussex Rural Community Council a registered charity?
Yes — Sussex Rural Community Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1035401.
Details
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1RL
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Also Known As
- Action in Rural Sussex
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated