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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.

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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.

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Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,070,541
Latest Expenditure
£2,560,058

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,424,989
Charitable Activities £1,167,410
Other Trading £82,178
Investments £365,203
Other Income £30,761

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,389,878
Raising Funds £170,180
Governance £52,697
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
£3,070,541
£2,560,058£2,389,878£3,514,971£139,21160 / 26
2024
£2,064,103
£2,289,950£2,048,061£3,004,488£444,17356 / 0
2023
£1,812,053
£2,199,356£1,974,170£3,230,338£480,39252 / 9
2022
£1,634,323
£2,071,948£1,909,256£3,617,641£482,95747 / 13
2021
£1,589,478
£1,548,175£1,391,480£4,055,266£461,64254 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 £3.07m and reported expenditure of £2.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Address
Discover
383-387 High Street
LONDON
E15 4QZ
Registration Date
9 July 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3952060
Charity Number
1070468

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Trustees

Alexandra Louise Marks Chair
Amit Hasmukhlal Rama
Also governs 1 other charity
Giorgia Michelle Stewart
Graham John Massie
Hannah Louise Duthie
Helen Elizabeth Whiteman
Joe Robinson
Ketiwe Anjorin
Lerato Krystle Marema
Naseem Hossain
Oghenevese Aghoghovbia
Siobhan Marie Tighe
Vaseem Kayani Khan
Victoria Louise Dance

Also Known As

  • Children's Discovery Centre in Stratford East London
  • Discover

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30 July 2026
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