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Deptford Challenge Trust Limited

Deptford Challenge Trust gives grants to organisations operating for Deptford purposes in the area defined in the Company's Memorandum of Association. Grants are not given to individuals.

Activities & Mission

Deptford Challenge Trust gives grants to organisations operating for Deptford purposes in the area defined in the Company's Memorandum of Association. Grants are not given to individuals.

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

Latest Income
£1,350,448
Latest Expenditure
£1,152,515

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 23.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 6% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 27.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 2% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 74.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 1% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £400,000
Charitable Activities £923,186
Other Trading £0
Investments £27,262
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £317,175
Raising Funds £835,340
Governance £19,439
Grants to Institutions £250,000
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 2024.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,350,448
£1,152,515£317,175£1,072,905£1,072,9058 / 0
2023
£1,160,051
£769,823£22,150£874,972£874,9729 / 0
2022
£427,182
£807,0390 / 0
2021
£321,701
£334,2050 / 0
2020
£338,775
£305,7360 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Deptford Challenge Trust Limited

What does Deptford Challenge Trust Limited do?

Deptford Challenge Trust gives grants to organisations operating for Deptford purposes in the area defined in the Company's Memorandum of Association. Grants are not given to individuals.

How much income did Deptford Challenge Trust Limited report in 2024?

Deptford Challenge Trust Limited reported total income of £1.35m and reported expenditure of £1.15m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Deptford Challenge Trust Limited?

Deptford Challenge Trust Limited has a program ratio of 23.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Deptford Challenge Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Deptford Challenge Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 July 1998 as charity number 1070483. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Deptford Challenge Trust Limited?

Deptford Challenge Trust Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is DESMOND GEORGE MALONE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Deptford Challenge Trust Limited operate?

Deptford Challenge Trust Limited operates in Lewisham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Deptford Challenge Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Deptford Challenge Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1070483.

Details

Address
14th Floor
33 Cavendish Square
London
W1G 0PW
Registration Date
9 July 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3943478
Charity Number
1070483

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Trustees

DESMOND GEORGE MALONE Chair
BILL ELLSON
Also governs 1 other charity
Cllr Rosie Parry
JAMES RUSSELL MALLORY
Also governs 1 other charity
OBAJIMI ADEFIRANYE
ROBERT JAMES FLOOK
SHAUN MICHAEL HETHERINGTON
STELLA MUTSA BROWN

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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