COMMUNITY FIRST OXFORDSHIRE
Registered charity 900560 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as O R C C, OXFORDSHIRE RURAL COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Community First Oxfordshire's aim is to make a real contribution to improving the quality of life for all who live or work in Oxfordshire, particularly those who are disadvantaged. In pursuit of this aim we have two primary objectives: Firstly, to help communities in Oxfordshire to identify and tackle local needs and problems. Secondly, to enable and encourage a variety of voluntary initiatives.
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Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a small surplus of £13,032 for the year ended 31 March 2026. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves are significantly above the stated policy target, with the general reserve representing just under 12 months' expenditure against a policy of six months. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties.
Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: at least six months’ expenditure (held: £588k)
“CFO aims to maintain a general reserve equivalent to at least six months’ expenditure” — page 8
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: ORCC Trading Limited
“An investment of £1 is the £1 share capital of ORCC Trading Limited, a company registered in England and Wales (number 07367260), a wholly owned subsidiary company.” — page 23
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Reported reserves equal ~11.0 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (94% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).
- Chris Kenneford
- Emily Rose Urquhart
- Jacqueline Anne Wilderspin
- Jonathan Steven Bright
- Linda Horgan
- Malcolm Robert Taylor
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Oxfordshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is COMMUNITY FIRST OXFORDSHIRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a small surplus of £13,032 for the year ended 31 March 2026. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves are significantly above the stated policy target, with the general reserve representing just under 12 months' expenditure against a policy of six months. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
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