Children's Discovery Centre East London
Also known as: Children's Discovery Centre in Stratford East London, Discover
Discover provides creative play and learning opportunities for children aged between 0 - 11 years old and their carers that help transform lives through stories. Discover operates a centre in Stratford, East London and delivers an extensive community and education programme targeting vulnerable and disadvantaged families. Each year Discover works with over 100,000 children and adults.
Activities & Mission
Discover provides creative play and learning opportunities for children aged between 0 - 11 years old and their carers that help transform lives through stories. Discover operates a centre in Stratford, East London and delivers an extensive community and education programme targeting vulnerable and disadvantaged families. Each year Discover works with over 100,000 children and adults.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £1,700,550 | £2,262,716 | £2,092,536 | £3,514,971 | £139,211 | 60 / 20 |
| 2024 | £2,064,103 | £2,289,950 | £2,048,061 | £3,004,488 | £444,173 | 56 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,812,053 | £2,199,356 | £1,974,170 | £3,230,338 | £480,392 | 52 / 9 |
| 2022 | £1,634,323 | £2,071,948 | £1,909,256 | £3,617,641 | £482,957 | 47 / 13 |
| 2021 | £1,589,478 | £1,548,175 | £1,391,480 | £4,055,266 | £461,642 | 54 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Children's Discovery Centre East London
What does Children's Discovery Centre East London do?
Discover provides creative play and learning opportunities for children aged between 0 - 11 years old and their carers that help transform lives through stories. Discover operates a centre in Stratford, East London and delivers an extensive community and education programme targeting vulnerable and disadvantaged families. Each year Discover works with over 100,000 children and adults.
How much income did Children's Discovery Centre East London report in 2025?
Children's Discovery Centre East London reported total income of £1.70m and reported expenditure of £2.26m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Children's Discovery Centre East London?
Children's Discovery Centre East London has a program ratio of 123.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Children's Discovery Centre East London registered as a charity?
Children's Discovery Centre East London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 July 1998 as charity number 1070468. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Children's Discovery Centre East London?
Children's Discovery Centre East London is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alexandra Louise Marks. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Children's Discovery Centre East London operate?
Children's Discovery Centre East London operates across 2 areas: Essex and London.
Is Children's Discovery Centre East London a registered charity?
Yes — Children's Discovery Centre East London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1070468.
Details
383-387 High Street
LONDON
E15 4QZ
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Also Known As
- Children's Discovery Centre in Stratford East London
- Discover
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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