Davenant Foundation
Also known as: The Davenant Centre, Davenant Youth Centre of Excellence
The Charities principal activity during the year continued to be that of working towards the provision of two community centres for the educational and social benefits of the inhabitants of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
Activities & Mission
The Charities principal activity during the year continued to be that of working towards the provision of two community centres for the educational and social benefits of the inhabitants of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
Grants
Davenant Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2026)
- £103,658
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, overseas aid or famine relief, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £208,257 | £103,658 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £184,255 | £132,814 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £281,149 | £132,358 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £108,218 | £218,913 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £183,320 | £82,557 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Davenant Foundation
What does Davenant Foundation do?
The Charities principal activity during the year continued to be that of working towards the provision of two community centres for the educational and social benefits of the inhabitants of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
How much income did Davenant Foundation report in 2026?
Davenant Foundation reported total income of £208k and reported expenditure of £104k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Davenant Foundation registered as a charity?
Davenant Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 June 1984 as charity number 289235. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs Davenant Foundation?
Davenant Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Davenant Foundation operate?
Davenant Foundation operates in Tower Hamlets, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Davenant Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Davenant Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 289235.
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Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Davenant Centre
- Davenant Youth Centre of Excellence
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated