The London Community Foundation
Also known as: Capital Community Foundation, South East London Community Foundation, The Capital Community Foundation, Ccf, Selcf
The London Community Foundation makes a difference to the lives of Londoners by connecting people who need help with those who are willing to give. That's what we do. We are dedicated to improving the lives of London's most disadvantaged. Child poverty, unemployment, isolation, homelessness, domestic violence and gang crime are just some of the issues we are tackling through our grant making.
Activities & Mission
The London Community Foundation makes a difference to the lives of Londoners by connecting people who need help with those who are willing to give. That's what we do. We are dedicated to improving the lives of London's most disadvantaged. Child poverty, unemployment, isolation, homelessness, domestic violence and gang crime are just some of the issues we are tackling through our grant making.
Grants
The London Community Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £8,599,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment, recreation and other 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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £9,328,000 | £10,284,000 | £9,684,000 | £30,186,000 | £727,000 | 21 / 0 |
| 2024 | £11,533,000 | £13,100,000 | £12,577,000 | £32,256,000 | £779,000 | 19 / 0 |
| 2023 | £12,974,000 | £13,550,000 | £13,031,000 | £31,636,000 | £929,000 | 18 / 0 |
| 2022 | £12,183,000 | £10,805,000 | £10,251,000 | £33,130,000 | £890,000 | 20 / 0 |
| 2021 | £21,474,000 | £20,033,000 | £19,502,000 | £29,735,000 | £796,000 | 20 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The London Community Foundation
What does The London Community Foundation do?
The London Community Foundation makes a difference to the lives of Londoners by connecting people who need help with those who are willing to give. That's what we do. We are dedicated to improving the lives of London's most disadvantaged. Child poverty, unemployment, isolation, homelessness, domestic violence and gang crime are just some of the issues we are tackling through our grant making.
How much income did The London Community Foundation report in 2025?
The London Community Foundation reported total income of £9.33m and reported expenditure of £10.28m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The London Community Foundation registered as a charity?
The London Community Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 March 2002 as charity number 1091263. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs The London Community Foundation?
The London Community Foundation 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 The London Community Foundation operate?
The London Community Foundation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The London Community Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The London Community Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091263.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Capital Community Foundation
- South East London Community Foundation
- The Capital Community Foundation
- Ccf
- Selcf
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated