FACT Community Transport
We provide accessible, affordable and safe transport and support services to people who have difficulties using conventional modes of transport or are socially isolated, and work with local authorities, and other charitable, voluntary and not-for-profit organisations for the benefit of the individuals and groups in community, across the Fenland, Huntingdonshire and East Cambridgeshire areas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £12,332 for the year ended 31st March 2025, a significant improvement from the £79,186 deficit in the prior year. Total reserves stood at £1,034,703, with unrestricted funds of £976,292, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain operations between three and six months of expenditure. The trustees are implementing cost reduction and income-generating policies to reverse the deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months’ expenditure.” — page 5
“Trustee reimbursements for charitable expenditure of £4,959 were paid during the financial period (£9,871: 2024)” — page 16
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority | Local Bus Services June 2025 | 24/04/2025 | £3.7m |
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/04/2021)
Trustees
- Gary John Christychair
- Chris Boden
- Cllr Chris Seaton
- Richard West
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £872k | £885k |
| 31/03/2024 | £685k | £765k |
| 31/03/2023 | £536k | £675k |
| 31/03/2022 | £552k | £679k |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.3m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is FACT Community Transport financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £12,332 for the year ended 31st March 2025, a significant improvement from the £79,186 deficit in the prior year. Total reserves stood at £1,034,703, with unrestricted funds of £976,292, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain operations between three and six months of expenditure. The trustees are implementing cost reduction and income-generating policies to reverse the deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FACT Community Transport?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FACT Community Transport as a grant recipient include SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/02/2026 | £19k | Befriending Group Social |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/03/2024 | £8k | FACT Befriending Clubs 2024 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2022 | £6k | FACT Befriending Club - 2022/23 Plan |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2022 | £2k | FACT Befriending Club - Jubilee Celebrations |
| UK government | 08/07/2020 | £7k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |