Colindale Communities Trust (CCT)
Analysis
Colindale Communities Trust (CCT) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, economic/community development/employment and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05000069). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Colindale Communities Trust (CCT) reported income of £244k and spending of £306k, spending 125% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £320k to £244k (-24%), an average of -6.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income dropped by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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, Colindale Communities Trust (CCT) sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Town Mill Trust Lyme Regis (£244k), Sounduk Arts (£245k) and Roundabout After School Club (£244k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Trust's vision is to develop sustainable services and projects that improve the economic and social well-being of people in Colindale. Key aims - to a) ensure provision and management of community facilities, b) identify local needs, c) facilitate working together of local groups, d) further residents' well-being and e) encourage clear communication within the community and between agencies
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Town Mill Trust Lyme Regis | Dorset | £244k |
| Sounduk Arts | Bristol | £245k |
| Roundabout After School Club | Nottingham | £244k |
| The English Association | London | £245k |