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The Community Council For Somerset

Our vision is for vibrant and viable communities with healthy, happy people and strong, sustainable businesses, the perfect place to live and work . We do this through our aims of strengthening communities, innovation and encourage enterprise, supporting and serving people and tackling disadvantage

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Activities & Mission

Our vision is for vibrant and viable communities with healthy, happy people and strong, sustainable businesses, the perfect place to live and work . We do this through our aims of strengthening communities, innovation and encourage enterprise, supporting and serving people and tackling disadvantage

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

Latest Income
£2,885,266
Latest Expenditure
£3,159,031

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 109.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £8,372
Charitable Activities £2,827,890
Other Trading £22,708
Investments £24,576
Other Income £1,720

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,159,031
Raising Funds £0
Governance £291,354
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,885,266
£3,159,031£3,159,031£629,459£203,46995 / 15
2024
£2,769,800
£3,040,606£3,028,810£903,224£605,88298 / 5
2023
£3,096,678
£3,205,243£3,166,575£1,170,824£625,76296 / 0
2022
£2,583,523
£2,491,113£2,469,630£1,283,949£416,99887 / 0
2021
£2,340,523
£2,286,071£2,272,727£1,197,440£324,62678 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Community Council For Somerset

What does The Community Council For Somerset do?

Our vision is for vibrant and viable communities with healthy, happy people and strong, sustainable businesses, the perfect place to live and work . We do this through our aims of strengthening communities, innovation and encourage enterprise, supporting and serving people and tackling disadvantage

How much income did The Community Council For Somerset report in 2025?

The Community Council For Somerset reported total income of £2.89m and reported expenditure of £3.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Community Council For Somerset registered as a charity?

The Community Council For Somerset was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 April 1998 as charity number 1069260. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs The Community Council For Somerset?

The Community Council For Somerset is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gary Francis. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Community Council For Somerset operate?

The Community Council For Somerset operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Community Council For Somerset a registered charity?

Yes — The Community Council For Somerset is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1069260.

Details

Address
The Community Council For Somerset
Fitzwarren House
Queen Street
TAUNTON
Somerset
TA1 3UG
Registration Date
22 April 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3950408
Charity Number
1069260

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Trustees

Gary Francis Chair
Chhavi Gautam
David Michael John Taylor
Dr Robert Sass Alan Lawy
Jonathan Paul Braisby
martin kitchen
Also governs 1 other charity
Rowan Charles Winton Turner
Stephen Jospeh Wallace

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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