V22 Communities

Also known as: Calico Projects

Providing Library Services and Community Centres in London boroughs.

Activities & Mission

Providing Library Services and Community Centres in London boroughs.

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Local Authority

Bexley Bromley Greenwich Lewisham Southwark

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£529,335

Latest Expenditure

£363,764

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 26% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 42% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 45% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £224,961

Charitable Activities £303,987

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £387

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £349,970

Raising Funds £13,794

Governance £0

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.

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£529,335	£363,764	£349,970	£74,335	£74,335	9 / 350
2024	£280,618	£338,420				0 / 350
2023	£97,657	£149,337				0 / 350
2021	£87,300	£77,681				0 / 203
2020	£112,949	£63,463				0 / 100

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Frequently asked questions about V22 Communities

What does V22 Communities do?

Providing Library Services and Community Centres in London boroughs.

How much income did V22 Communities report in 2025?

V22 Communities reported total income of £529k and reported expenditure of £364k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is V22 Communities?

V22 Communities has a program ratio of 66.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was V22 Communities registered as a charity?

V22 Communities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 October 2018 as charity number 1180229. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs V22 Communities?

V22 Communities is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL JONATHAN ABRAHAMS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does V22 Communities operate?

V22 Communities operates across 6 areas, including Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is V22 Communities a registered charity?

Yes — V22 Communities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180229.