Community First (Peterborough)
Analysis
Community First (Peterborough) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Peterborough. It was registered in December 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending January 2025, Community First (Peterborough) reported income of £38k and spending of £20k, leaving 46% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2020 to January 2025, income fell from £71k to £38k (-47%), an average of -15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2024, when income dropped by 67%. Over the whole period it spent 61% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Community First (Peterborough) sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Action for Sport (£38k), Umission UK (£38k) and Derbyshire Gypsy Liaison Group (£38k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objects of the CIO, which are solely for the public benefit of the inhabitants of the Peterborough Op Can-Do area, are as follows: 1) To preserve and promote good health 2) To promote the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupations 3) To help young people through leisure time activities 4) To advance the education of children and young people
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Action for Sport | Bingley | £38k |
| Umission UK | Leicester | £38k |
| Derbyshire Gypsy Liaison Group | Matlock | £38k |
| Harlee's Angels | Southampton | £38k |