COMMUNITY FIRST (PETERBOROUGH)
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
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £50,968, maintaining the trustees' policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £17,436 for the year, with total income of £37,682 against charitable expenditure of £20,246. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters gave cause to believe the financial statements were materially non-compliant.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the CIO that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 8
Trustees
- MIRIUM NAHEED
- MOHAMMED CAMRAN ARIF
- MOHAMMED SAEED
- MOHAMMED SHAHID
- RUKHSANA KAUSER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £38k | £20k |
| 31/01/2024 | £29k | £40k |
| 31/12/2022 | £87k | £45k |
| 31/12/2021 | £63k | £50k |
| 31/12/2020 | £71k | £21k |
Common questions
Is COMMUNITY FIRST (PETERBOROUGH) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £50,968, maintaining the trustees' policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £17,436 for the year, with total income of £37,682 against charitable expenditure of £20,246. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters gave cause to believe the financial statements were materially non-compliant. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/07/2022 | £9k | Growing Together |
| UK government | 08/10/2020 | £15k | VSCE CMC Fund |