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Central England Law Centre Limited

Also known as: Coventry Law Centre Ltd

We offer specialist advice, representation and advocacy, and our aim is to use the law to seek change, so that those facing poverty or disadvantage, discrimination or exclusion are better able to take a full and active part in society.

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Activities & Mission

We offer specialist advice, representation and advocacy, and our aim is to use the law to seek change, so that those facing poverty or disadvantage, discrimination or exclusion are better able to take a full and active part in society.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,231,273
Latest Expenditure
£3,670,430

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 37% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 81% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £166,732
Charitable Activities £3,994,121
Other Trading £0
Investments £46,772
Other Income £23,648

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,670,430
Raising Funds £0
Governance £18,009
Grants to Institutions £358,944
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£4,231,273
£3,670,430£3,670,430£3,056,317£585,72287 / 250
2024
£3,624,055
£3,399,006£3,399,006£2,495,474£2,120,55869 / 150
2023
£2,730,294
£3,031,109£3,031,109£2,270,425£1,433,52869 / 150
2022
£3,573,899
£3,469,009£3,469,009£2,059,240£578,70468 / 4
2021
£3,756,529
£3,469,263£3,469,263£1,579,350£936,32567 / 171

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Central England Law Centre Limited

What does Central England Law Centre Limited do?

We offer specialist advice, representation and advocacy, and our aim is to use the law to seek change, so that those facing poverty or disadvantage, discrimination or exclusion are better able to take a full and active part in society.

How much income did Central England Law Centre Limited report in 2025?

Central England Law Centre Limited reported total income of £4.23m and reported expenditure of £3.67m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Central England Law Centre Limited?

Central England Law Centre Limited has a program ratio of 86.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Central England Law Centre Limited registered as a charity?

Central England Law Centre Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 July 2001 as charity number 1087312. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Central England Law Centre Limited?

Central England Law Centre Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Sarah Raistrick. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Central England Law Centre Limited operate?

Central England Law Centre Limited operates across 2 areas: Birmingham City and Coventry City.

Is Central England Law Centre Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Central England Law Centre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1087312.

Details

Address
KIRBY HOUSE
16 LITTLE PARK STREET
COVENTRY
Registration Date
3 July 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3980752
Charity Number
1087312

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Trustees

Dr Sarah Raistrick Chair
Christopher King
Councillor Linda Bigham
Deborah Moss
Graham Moffat LLB MA
Henry Whitney
Mohammed Abdul Qadir
Thomas Bannister

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Coventry Law Centre Ltd

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14 May 2026
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