CONNECTING COMMUNITIES IN BERKSHIRE
CCB is an independent rural community development charity. Our vision is for all communities in Berkshire to be strong, resilient, sustainable and able to take control of their own futures. Our purpose is to inspire action at a community level that reduces poverty & rural disadvantage, improves rural health & wellbeing and increases digital inclusion & social connectedness.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £6,641 for the year ended 31 March 2025, bringing unrestricted reserves to £80,074. This figure exceeds the trustees' stated target reserves of £45,804, which are intended to cover operational risks and legal costs. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no trading subsidiaries.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider that target reserves should be £45,804 to cover these risks.” — page 6
Trustees
- MARK NEVITTchair
- Alison Taylor
- Anneli Connold
- Catherine Jane Salzedo
- David Oram
- Elizabeth Herbert
- PETER THORN
- Pamela Beddoes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £205k | £198k |
| 31/03/2024 | £193k | £174k |
| 31/03/2023 | £132k | £131k |
| 31/03/2022 | £104k | £102k |
| 31/03/2021 | £104k | £100k |
Common questions
Is CONNECTING COMMUNITIES IN BERKSHIRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £6,641 for the year ended 31 March 2025, bringing unrestricted reserves to £80,074. This figure exceeds the trustees' stated target reserves of £45,804, which are intended to cover operational risks and legal costs. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no trading subsidiaries. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CONNECTING COMMUNITIES IN BERKSHIRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CONNECTING COMMUNITIES IN BERKSHIRE as a grant recipient include THE GROCERS' CHARITY, PETER SAMUEL CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2024 | £5k | Relief of Poverty |
| PETER SAMUEL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2022 | £340k | Rural Hubs – Fit for the 21st Century |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/08/2022 | £9k | The CCB Family Fuel and Water Poverty Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/11/2020 | £6k | Covid Secure Village Halls in Berkshire |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/09/2019 | £7k | Addressing Rural Loneliness |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/08/2014 | £9k | Family Home Energy Education and Advice Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/08/2012 | £10k | Fuel Poverty Champions |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/01/2011 | £5k | Training For Volunteer Village And Community Hall Trustees |