Communities 1st
Charitable company · registered 2019
What the charity does
Communities 1st develops, connects and supports local voluntary and community organisations, helping to improve the quality of peoples lives across the districts of Hertfordshire and neighbouring counties. We are home to the local Volunteer Centre, providing support and guidance for those who want to become volunteers and those who want to recruit volunteers.
Income and spending
Income Spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £1,631,442 | £1,581,847 |
| 31 March 2024 | £1,352,470 | £1,320,325 |
| 31 March 2023 | £1,765,510 | £1,407,696 |
| 31 March 2022 | £1,372,749 | £961,078 |
| 31 March 2021 | £723,766 | £564,043 |
Charity details
- Charity number
- 1187164
- Company number
- 11875362
- Registered
- 31 December 2019
- Latest income
- £1,631,442 (year to 31 March 2025)
- Latest spending
- £1,581,847
- Income from government
- £833,117
- Volunteers
- 400
- Reporting
- Submission Received
- Gift Aid
- Not registered
Contact
- Address
- Ver House, Park Industrial Estate, Frogmore, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 2WH
- Phone
- 01727 649900
- Website
- communities1st.org.uk
Official record: Charity Commission register, charity number 1187164.
What the charity does
Who it helps
How it helps
Where it operates
Charitable objects
a) The promotion of any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community principally but not exclusively in the County of Hertfordshire and its environs (hereinafter called the area of benefit) and in particular the advancement of education, the protection of health; the relief of poverty, distress and sickness, and developing the capacity and skills of the community in the area of benefit in such a way that it is better able to identify and help meet its needs and to participate more fully in society;b) Undertake such other charitable purposes as the Company deems necessary in the Area of Benefit from time to time.
Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 11 MAR 2019AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION REGISTERED AT COMPANIES HOUSE ON 14 DEC 2019 as amended on 24 Oct 2024 as amended on 26 Jun 2025
Employees earning over £60,000
- £60,001–£70,000 · 1 employee
Other names
- Community Hertsmere · working name
- Community Action Hertsmere · working name
- Community Central · working name
- Hertsmere Community Transport · working name
- Council for Voluntary Service for St. Albans District · working name
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Questions and answers
What is the charity number of Communities 1st?
Communities 1st is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 1187164 and is also a company (number 11875362).
How much income does Communities 1st have?
In the financial year ending 31 March 2025 the charity had an income of £1,631,442 and spent £1,581,847.
How many employees of Communities 1st earn over £60,000?
1 employee received total benefits over £60,000 in the latest annual return.