# Clifton Village Community Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 509176 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/509176)
- Website: http://www.cliftonvillage.org.uk
- Latest income: £22.4k; spending £23k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Calderdale
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/clifton-village-community-association

The CVCA is the charity that previously ran and maintained the community centre for Clifton village. It's purpose is to promote and protect the interests of local residents, as well as encouraging community events and activities in the area.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £22.4k | £23k | not filed |
| 31 May 2024 | £13.9k | £14.1k | not filed |
| 31 May 2023 | £14.2k | £17.9k | not filed |
| 31 May 2022 | £23k | £12.5k | not filed |
| 31 May 2021 | £12.6k | £10.9k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Clifton and the neighbourhood without any distinction of sex, or of political, religious or other opinions by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, and to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.

## What it funds

Clifton Village Community Association is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year Clifton Village Community Association reported income of £22.4k and spending of £23k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 May 2025, it spent £78.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Calderdale.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Clifton Village Community Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (cliftonvillage.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Clifton Village Community Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Clifton Village Community Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Clifton Village Community Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Calderdale.

### Does Clifton Village Community Association give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Clifton Village Community Association makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Clifton Village Community Association give each year?

The register does not break out Clifton Village Community Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 May 2025 was £23k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15.7k a year.

### How large is Clifton Village Community Association?

In its latest reported year Clifton Village Community Association reported income of £22.4k and spending of £23k.


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