Alford House

Youth club founded 1884.

Activities & Mission

Youth club founded 1884.

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

Lambeth

Financial Information

Latest Income

£432,297

Latest Expenditure

£1,059,131

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 249.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £335,555

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £2,047

Investments £184,493

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,304,886

Raising Funds £660

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£432,297	£1,059,131				0 / 1
2024	£522,095	£1,305,546	£1,304,886	£2,318,570	£2,039,968	13 / 3
2023	£932,700	£293,063	£293,063	£3,102,021	£1,978,994	12 / 4
2022	£383,445	£287,235				0 / 3
2021	£242,567	£249,213				0 / 9

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Alford House

What does Alford House do?

Youth club founded 1884.

How much income did Alford House report in 2025?

Alford House reported total income of £432k and reported expenditure of £1.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Alford House?

Alford House has a program ratio of 249.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Alford House registered as a charity?

Alford House was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 April 2008 as charity number 1123902. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Alford House?

Alford House is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicholas John Priestnall. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Alford House operate?

Alford House operates in Lambeth, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Alford House a registered charity?

Yes — Alford House is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123902.