Balham Community Centre
Also known as: Balham Family Centre
The charity is a long established community centre which provides: 'School's Out Projects' for five local primary schools and Breakfast Clubs for three local schools. Adult Counselling Service providing low cost counselling for upto 50 clients per week. Adult Education Classes in I.T., ESOL, also self help groups, AA meetings, Parentle skills, and provide rental space for Music classes, Drama Tra
Activities & Mission
The charity is a long established community centre which provides: 'School's Out Projects' for five local primary schools and Breakfast Clubs for three local schools. Adult Counselling Service providing low cost counselling for upto 50 clients per week. Adult Education Classes in I.T., ESOL, also self help groups, AA meetings, Parentle skills, and provide rental space for Music classes, Drama Tra
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 52% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 60% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £828,609 | £761,382 | £761,382 | £504,827 | £504,827 | 35 / 28 |
| 2024 | £930,748 | £859,352 | £859,352 | £437,600 | £437,600 | 37 / 18 |
| 2023 | £813,091 | £733,478 | £733,478 | £372,382 | £381,727 | 36 / 23 |
| 2022 | £695,108 | £743,569 | £743,569 | £292,362 | £292,362 | 36 / 0 |
| 2021 | £536,165 | £694,400 | £694,400 | £340,824 | £340,824 | 36 / 16 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Balham Community Centre
What does Balham Community Centre do?
The charity is a long established community centre which provides: 'School's Out Projects' for five local primary schools and Breakfast Clubs for three local schools. Adult Counselling Service providing low cost counselling for upto 50 clients per week. Adult Education Classes in I.T., ESOL, also self help groups, AA meetings, Parentle skills, and provide rental space for Music classes, Drama Tra
How much income did Balham Community Centre report in 2025?
Balham Community Centre reported total income of £829k and reported expenditure of £761k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Balham Community Centre?
Balham Community Centre has a program ratio of 91.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Balham Community Centre registered as a charity?
Balham Community Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 October 2002 as charity number 1094316. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Balham Community Centre?
Balham Community Centre is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL BARTER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Balham Community Centre operate?
Balham Community Centre operates in Wandsworth, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Balham Community Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Balham Community Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1094316.
Details
Oldridge Road
LONDON
SW12 8PP
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Also Known As
- Balham Family Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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