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The Trust For Developing Communities

We are a charity tackling inequality in Brighton and Hove through community-led solutions.We deliver community development work, youth work, research and training.Community-led solutions produce longer lasting and more meaningful change. When we connect people, organisations and communities this maximises our resources and improves our well-being.

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Activities & Mission

We are a charity tackling inequality in Brighton and Hove through community-led solutions.We deliver community development work, youth work, research and training.Community-led solutions produce longer lasting and more meaningful change. When we connect people, organisations and communities this maximises our resources and improves our well-being.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,253,530
Latest Expenditure
£2,309,784

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £620
Charitable Activities £2,230,342
Other Trading £0
Investments £20,518
Other Income £2,050

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,229,909
Raising Funds £79,875
Governance £6,209
Grants to Institutions £88,150
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
£2,253,530
£2,309,784£2,229,909£531,049£531,04957 / 5
2024
£2,530,692
£2,443,941£2,389,727£587,303£570,91557 / 5
2023
£2,064,241
£1,947,873£1,916,650£500,552£461,66454 / 34
2022
£1,726,616
£1,635,868£1,612,117£384,184£377,59545 / 35
2021
£1,354,995
£1,319,359£1,304,306£293,436£280,01040 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Trust For Developing Communities

What does The Trust For Developing Communities do?

We are a charity tackling inequality in Brighton and Hove through community-led solutions.We deliver community development work, youth work, research and training.Community-led solutions produce longer lasting and more meaningful change. When we connect people, organisations and communities this maximises our resources and improves our well-being.

How much income did The Trust For Developing Communities report in 2025?

The Trust For Developing Communities reported total income of £2.25m and reported expenditure of £2.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Trust For Developing Communities?

The Trust For Developing Communities has a program ratio of 99.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Trust For Developing Communities registered as a charity?

The Trust For Developing Communities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 November 2004 as charity number 1106623. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs The Trust For Developing Communities?

The Trust For Developing Communities is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Pattinson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Trust For Developing Communities operate?

The Trust For Developing Communities operates across 3 areas: Brighton And Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex.

Is The Trust For Developing Communities a registered charity?

Yes — The Trust For Developing Communities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1106623.

Details

Address
COMMUNITY BASE
113 QUEENS ROAD
BRIGHTON
BN1 3XG
Registration Date
5 November 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4002992
Charity Number
1106623

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Trustees

Michael Pattinson Chair
CHRISTOPHER LLEWELLYN
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Denis Byrne
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Patrick McKenna
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Rowan Hillier
Sarah McConnell
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Shaun Michael Kennedy
Tania Skae

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