Abbey Community Association Limited
Also known as: Abbey Community Association, The Abbey Centre, The Abbey Community Centre
Based in the heart of South Westminster, the Abbey Centre serves the changing population of Central London. From our spacious and accessible centre at 34 Great Smith Street, we run projects based both in our building and in the surrounding community. Over 1,000 people attend the centre weekly from 2 months to 90+years.
Activities & Mission
Based in the heart of South Westminster, the Abbey Centre serves the changing population of Central London. From our spacious and accessible centre at 34 Great Smith Street, we run projects based both in our building and in the surrounding community. Over 1,000 people attend the centre weekly from 2 months to 90+years.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 50% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,964,741 | £2,111,612 | £1,780,238 | £268,207 | £99,560 | 43 / 403 |
| 2024 | £1,581,869 | £1,455,640 | £1,195,108 | £415,078 | £154,491 | 30 / 211 |
| 2023 | £1,072,556 | £1,040,292 | £806,007 | £288,849 | £46,618 | 18 / 168 |
| 2022 | £873,255 | £869,954 | £739,419 | £256,585 | £81,037 | 14 / 195 |
| 2021 | £712,459 | £798,351 | £704,793 | £253,284 | £139,663 | 18 / 286 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Abbey Community Association Limited
What does Abbey Community Association Limited do?
Based in the heart of South Westminster, the Abbey Centre serves the changing population of Central London. From our spacious and accessible centre at 34 Great Smith Street, we run projects based both in our building and in the surrounding community. Over 1,000 people attend the centre weekly from 2 months to 90+years.
How much income did Abbey Community Association Limited report in 2025?
Abbey Community Association Limited reported total income of £1.96m and reported expenditure of £2.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Abbey Community Association Limited?
Abbey Community Association Limited has a program ratio of 90.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Abbey Community Association Limited registered as a charity?
Abbey Community Association Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 May 2005 as charity number 1109442. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Abbey Community Association Limited?
Abbey Community Association Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Abbey Community Association Limited operate?
Abbey Community Association Limited operates in City Of Westminster, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Abbey Community Association Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Abbey Community Association Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109442.
Details
34 Great Smith Street
LONDON
SW1P 3BU
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Also Known As
- Abbey Community Association
- The Abbey Centre
- The Abbey Community Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated