Descendants
Descendants work primarily but not exclusively with children and young people age 4-18 of African and Caribbean descent,their parents and carers. Descendants meets weekly online Fridays 6-8p.m, term times. We runs educational, history,cultural, arts project Descendants We run mentor session, Holiday projects. We run Parent support group. We run an annual Achievements awards event every July.
Activities & Mission
Descendants work primarily but not exclusively with children and young people age 4-18 of African and Caribbean descent,their parents and carers. Descendants meets weekly online Fridays 6-8p.m, term times. We runs educational, history,cultural, arts project Descendants We run mentor session, Holiday projects. We run Parent support group. We run an annual Achievements awards event every July.
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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Financial Information
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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 | £22,882 | £18,579 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2024 | £14,163 | £41,801 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2023 | £51,490 | £31,170 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2022 | £61,476 | £39,173 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2021 | £36,860 | £15,321 | 0 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Descendants
What does Descendants do?
Descendants work primarily but not exclusively with children and young people age 4-18 of African and Caribbean descent,their parents and carers. Descendants meets weekly online Fridays 6-8p.m, term times. We runs educational, history,cultural, arts project Descendants We run mentor session, Holiday projects. We run Parent support group. We run an annual Achievements awards event every July.
How much income did Descendants report in 2025?
Descendants reported total income of £23k and reported expenditure of £19k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Descendants registered as a charity?
Descendants was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 April 2005 as charity number 1109057. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Descendants?
Descendants is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Denise Charles Ms. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Descendants operate?
Descendants operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Descendants a registered charity?
Yes — Descendants is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109057.
Details
Munster Court
Bollo Bridge Road
LONDON
Community Centre
room 3
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