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Centre For London

Our vision is be the foremost research organisation focused on helping London face its future challenges and opportunities, as well as providing insight into the development of cities.We aim to produce research and events which provide insight into and comment on London and its future for the education of the public and the shaping of policy and public debate.

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Activities & Mission

Our vision is be the foremost research organisation focused on helping London face its future challenges and opportunities, as well as providing insight into the development of cities.We aim to produce research and events which provide insight into and comment on London and its future for the education of the public and the shaping of policy and public debate.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£644,657
Latest Expenditure
£593,649

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £253,123
Charitable Activities £391,460
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £74

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £571,535
Raising Funds £22,114
Governance £1,660
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£644,657
£593,649£571,535-£173,057£08 / 0
2024
£980,877
£1,437,055£1,184,087-£224,065£50,90917 / 0
2022
£1,198,932
£1,197,626£989,180£232,113£244,97622 / 0
2021
£1,047,279
£1,082,626£739,644£230,807£219,08320 / 0
2020
£964,806
£1,050,458£893,075£266,154£266,15422 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Centre For London

What does Centre For London do?

Our vision is be the foremost research organisation focused on helping London face its future challenges and opportunities, as well as providing insight into the development of cities.We aim to produce research and events which provide insight into and comment on London and its future for the education of the public and the shaping of policy and public debate.

How much income did Centre For London report in 2025?

Centre For London reported total income of £645k and reported expenditure of £594k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Centre For London registered as a charity?

Centre For London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 March 2013 as charity number 1151435. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Centre For London?

Centre For London is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Centre For London operate?

Centre For London operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Centre For London a registered charity?

Yes — Centre For London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151435.

Details

Address
House of Sport
Marathon House
190 Great Dover Street
LONDON
SE1 4YB
Registration Date
27 March 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5036090
Charity Number
1151435

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Trustees

Alice Poole
Claire Symonds
Daniel Hawthorn
Dominic Andrew Joseph Wilson
Geraud De Ville de Goyet
Jenna Goldberg
Laia Gasch Casals
Matthew Pencharz
Patrick Scally
Piali Das Gupta
Samuel Ewuosho
Tim Donovan

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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