Blackfriars Settlement
Empowering local people by adding expertise, encouragement and support to their efforts and achievements;creating opportunities for them to reach their educational, social and economic potentialUniting the contributions of local volunteers and community partners to achieve shared objectivesEncouraging funds in to deliver and support quality services for people of all ages
Activities & Mission
Empowering local people by adding expertise, encouragement and support to their efforts and achievements;creating opportunities for them to reach their educational, social and economic potentialUniting the contributions of local volunteers and community partners to achieve shared objectivesEncouraging funds in to deliver and support quality services for people of all ages
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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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 85% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 138). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Charity and VCS support 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 | £681,443 | £744,619 | £729,587 | £2,787,888 | £120,031 | 13 / 810 |
| 2024 | £687,995 | £710,567 | £695,936 | £2,851,064 | £141,960 | 13 / 60 |
| 2023 | £731,562 | £706,693 | £693,626 | £2,873,636 | £89,502 | 16 / 10 |
| 2022 | £673,702 | £682,584 | £669,188 | £2,848,767 | £0 | 10 / 0 |
| 2021 | £624,865 | £658,771 | £645,725 | £2,857,941 | £0 | 11 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Blackfriars Settlement
What does Blackfriars Settlement do?
Empowering local people by adding expertise, encouragement and support to their efforts and achievements;creating opportunities for them to reach their educational, social and economic potentialUniting the contributions of local volunteers and community partners to achieve shared objectivesEncouraging funds in to deliver and support quality services for people of all ages
How much income did Blackfriars Settlement report in 2025?
Blackfriars Settlement reported total income of £681k and reported expenditure of £745k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Blackfriars Settlement?
Blackfriars Settlement has a program ratio of 107.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 138 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Blackfriars Settlement registered as a charity?
Blackfriars Settlement was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 210558. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Blackfriars Settlement?
Blackfriars Settlement is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Blackfriars Settlement operate?
Blackfriars Settlement operates across 2 areas: Lambeth and Southwark.
Is Blackfriars Settlement a registered charity?
Yes — Blackfriars Settlement is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 210558.
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Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated