Russian Community Association
Analysis
Russian Community Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sutton. It was registered in September 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Russian Community Association reported income of £23k and spending of £18k, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £11k to £23k (+110%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 2738%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Russian Community Association sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Boxford Parish Hall (£23k), Phoenix Singers of Shrewsbury (£23k) and The Herbert Lane Trust (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Russian Community Association provides services and support to the Russian-speaking refugees and immigrant community in London and Greater London. It now serves immigrants and refugees from the northern European bloc Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. The organisation serves 2700 members. The organisation provides support on work, health and legal issues.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Boxford Parish Hall | Newbury | £23k |
| Phoenix Singers of Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury | £23k |
| The Herbert Lane Trust | Oxford | £23k |
| 1st Herstmonceux Scout Group | East Sussex | £23k |