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Akwaaba

Akwaaba is a Hackney-based social centre for migrants. We offer a space for rest, play, learning and mutual support. Akwaaba seeks to reduce social isolation, to build lasting relationships between new members of the community and old (regardless of age, background or immigration status), and to foster solidarity in an extremely diverse inner London

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Activities & Mission

Akwaaba is a Hackney-based social centre for migrants. We offer a space for rest, play, learning and mutual support. Akwaaba seeks to reduce social isolation, to build lasting relationships between new members of the community and old (regardless of age, background or immigration status), and to foster solidarity in an extremely diverse inner London

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

Latest Income
£84,038
Latest Expenditure
£79,609

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 94.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 94.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£84,038
£79,6090 / 100
2024
£67,967
£76,7430 / 150
2023
£75,427
£64,2120 / 150
2022
£82,663
£125,7480 / 150
2021
£243,576
£205,4420 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Akwaaba

What does Akwaaba do?

Akwaaba is a Hackney-based social centre for migrants. We offer a space for rest, play, learning and mutual support. Akwaaba seeks to reduce social isolation, to build lasting relationships between new members of the community and old (regardless of age, background or immigration status), and to foster solidarity in an extremely diverse inner London

How much income did Akwaaba report in 2025?

Akwaaba reported total income of £84k and reported expenditure of £80k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Akwaaba registered as a charity?

Akwaaba was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 December 2018 as charity number 1181291. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Akwaaba?

Akwaaba 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 Akwaaba operate?

Akwaaba operates in Hackney, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Akwaaba a registered charity?

Yes — Akwaaba is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181291.

Details

Address
154 Sandford Road
LONDON
E6 3PX
Registration Date
20 December 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5103647
Charity Number
1181291

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Trustees

Bukola Akinniyi
Ibtisam Imam
Jihad Issa
Morgan Paige Harries
OMOLOLA ALIMI
Otto Wolf

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