COMMON CHANGE UK
Form Common Change groups with each member regularly giving finances to a Common Fund available for charitable giving (small grants) for the prevention or relief of poverty and/or financial crisis and hardship, as such needs are identified & agreed by members. Utilise new technology to assist depositing & combining money raised, until distribution in accordance with Charity Commission criteria.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £8,248.90 for the year ended December 31, 2025, resulting in total assets of £53,283.55. Per the trustees' report, this deficit was met by drawing down existing cash reserves, which remain sufficient to cover the stated policy target of six months of average monthly overheads.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal source of funds remains the regular donations of Common Change group members.” — page 7
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain reserve funds not less than 6 months average monthly overhead (measured against the prior 12 mths)” — page 7
“Common Change USA and SA continues to assist Common Change UK with book-keeping/accountancy services.”
Trustees
- DARIN PETERSENchair
- STEVEN LEDGERWOOD
- Sam Ward
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £42k | £50k |
| 31/12/2024 | £62k | £51k |
| 31/12/2023 | £46k | £36k |
| 31/12/2022 | £35k | £24k |
| 31/12/2021 | £21k | £10k |
Common questions
Is COMMON CHANGE UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £8,248.90 for the year ended December 31, 2025, resulting in total assets of £53,283.55. Per the trustees' report, this deficit was met by drawing down existing cash reserves, which remain sufficient to cover the stated policy target of six months of average monthly overheads.