Crest Waltham Forest
Social, recreational, educational and healthy living support for older people with a disability and people experiencing dementia. Support for people with long-term mental health problems to gain access to activities and services in the community. Community development through administering Harmony Hall, a multicultural family centre. The provision in the interests of social welfare of facilities.
Activities & Mission
Social, recreational, educational and healthy living support for older people with a disability and people experiencing dementia. Support for people with long-term mental health problems to gain access to activities and services in the community. Community development through administering Harmony Hall, a multicultural family centre. The provision in the interests of social welfare of facilities.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 55% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 93% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2019 — Waltham Forest Carers Association Limited (organisation 3999892)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,247,657 | £1,011,288 | £1,011,288 | £396,000 | £31,000 | 15 / 5 |
| 2024 | £302,389 | £303,825 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2023 | £889,494 | £1,143,323 | £1,143,323 | £270,765 | £317,296 | 12 / 7 |
| 2022 | £1,283,017 | £1,196,913 | £1,196,913 | £362,082 | £274,362 | 17 / 3 |
| 2021 | £1,039,192 | £1,096,105 | £1,076,481 | £275,978 | £31,948 | 17 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Crest Waltham Forest
What does Crest Waltham Forest do?
Social, recreational, educational and healthy living support for older people with a disability and people experiencing dementia. Support for people with long-term mental health problems to gain access to activities and services in the community. Community development through administering Harmony Hall, a multicultural family centre. The provision in the interests of social welfare of facilities.
How much income did Crest Waltham Forest report in 2025?
Crest Waltham Forest reported total income of £1.25m and reported expenditure of £1.01m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Crest Waltham Forest?
Crest Waltham Forest has a program ratio of 93.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Crest Waltham Forest registered as a charity?
Crest Waltham Forest was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 April 2004 as charity number 1103333. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Crest Waltham Forest?
Crest Waltham Forest is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN O'CONNOR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Crest Waltham Forest operate?
Crest Waltham Forest operates across 4 areas: Barking And Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest.
Is Crest Waltham Forest a registered charity?
Yes — Crest Waltham Forest is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1103333.
Details
Leytonstone
London
England
E11 3DA
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