The Colchester And Tendring Community Trust
Also known as: Grassroots
Charity making small grants and providing other assistance to voluntary and community organisations operating in Colchester and Tendring.
Activities & Mission
Charity making small grants and providing other assistance to voluntary and community organisations operating in Colchester and Tendring.
Grants
The Colchester And Tendring Community Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2026)
- £38,332
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
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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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
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2018 — Colchester Carers Centre (organisation 3997799)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £212,981 | £38,332 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2025 | £18,841 | £47,410 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2024 | £59,719 | £88,930 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £64,060 | £37,881 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £36,376 | £22,391 | 0 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Colchester And Tendring Community Trust
What does The Colchester And Tendring Community Trust do?
Charity making small grants and providing other assistance to voluntary and community organisations operating in Colchester and Tendring.
How much income did The Colchester And Tendring Community Trust report in 2026?
The Colchester And Tendring Community Trust reported total income of £213k and reported expenditure of £38k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Colchester And Tendring Community Trust registered as a charity?
The Colchester And Tendring Community Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 April 1990 as charity number 803193. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs The Colchester And Tendring Community Trust?
The Colchester And Tendring Community Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Colchester And Tendring Community Trust operate?
The Colchester And Tendring Community Trust operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Colchester And Tendring Community Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Colchester And Tendring Community Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 803193.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Grassroots
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated