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COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

Registered charity 247331 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CITYWIDE, COMMUNITY FURNITURE SERVICE, PRISON VISITING TRANSPORT SERVICE, SWIFTLINK

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Latest income
£2.0m
Latest spending
£2.8m
Registered
1966
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £853,979 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a surplus in the prior year. Free reserves decreased to £388,205, which is below the stated target of £500,000, and the trustees note that a further deficit is expected in the 2025/26 financial year due to high ongoing lease commitments.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“The free reserves target of £500,000 is under review for new operating scale).” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The financial viability of the charity remained challenging throughout the year under review, forcing the closure of operations in the West Midlands and consolidation of the charity's administrative function in the North East. The full impact of these cost-cutting measures had not been realised in the 2024/25 financial year and due to high ongoing lease commitments; a further deficit is expected in the 2025/26 financial year, albeit modest compared to previous results and absorbable in free reserves.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Joseph Hall received remuneration for performance of the Interim Chief Executive and Finance Officer role.
“Trustees' remuneration comprises amounts payable to Joseph Hall for performance of the Interim Chief Executive and Finance Officer role, under dispensation from the Charity Commission.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Qualified opinion due to inability to obtain sufficient audit evidence on opening balances.
“Due to changes in personnel and financial systems at the charitable company and our being unable to place reliance on the work done by the outgoing auditors, we have been unable to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence relating to the opening balances.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Community Minibuses Limited
“Community Transport has a 100% shareholding in a trading company, Community Minibuses Limited (CML), number 04125371.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by BK Plus Audit Limited. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£2.0m
Total spending
£2.8m
Reserves (reported)
£388k
Employees
78

Reported reserves equal ~1.7 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

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Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Birmingham City · Durham · Gateshead · Newcastle Upon Tyne City · North Tyneside · Northumberland · Sandwell · Staffordshire · Warwickshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£2.0m£2.8m
31/03/2024£3.9m£3.7m
31/03/2023£3.2m£3.7m
31/03/2022£3.4m£3.9m
31/03/2021£3.4m£3.1m

Common questions

Is COMMUNITY TRANSPORT financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £853,979 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a surplus in the prior year. Free reserves decreased to £388,205, which is below the stated target of £500,000, and the trustees note that a further deficit is expected in the 2025/26 financial year due to high ongoing lease commitments. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BK Plus Audit Limited.