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Dons Local Action Group

Also known as: Dlag

We exist to fight the effects of poverty in Southwest London. We collect and distribute food, tech and furniture for and to those who need it.

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Activities & Mission

We exist to fight the effects of poverty in Southwest London. We collect and distribute food, tech and furniture for and to those who need it.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,573,860
Latest Expenditure
£1,533,035

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 39% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 29% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 25% of UK Social welfare 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 £199,873
Charitable Activities £1,111,582
Other Trading £248,700
Investments £13,705
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,384,703
Raising Funds £148,332
Governance £14,485
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
£1,573,860
£1,533,035£1,384,703£470,786£470,7863 / 1000
2024
£800,258
£370,297£370,297£429,961£429,9613 / 1000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dons Local Action Group

What does Dons Local Action Group do?

We exist to fight the effects of poverty in Southwest London. We collect and distribute food, tech and furniture for and to those who need it.

How much income did Dons Local Action Group report in 2025?

Dons Local Action Group reported total income of £1.57m and reported expenditure of £1.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Dons Local Action Group?

Dons Local Action Group has a program ratio of 88.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Dons Local Action Group registered as a charity?

Dons Local Action Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 February 2023 as charity number 1201803. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Dons Local Action Group?

Dons Local Action Group is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rosemary Eleanor Caley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dons Local Action Group operate?

Dons Local Action Group operates across 3 areas: Kingston Upon Thames, Merton and Wandsworth.

Is Dons Local Action Group a registered charity?

Yes — Dons Local Action Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1201803.

Details

Address
C/o Dons Local Action Group
Cherry Red Records Stadium
PLOUGH LANE
LONDON
SW17 0NR
Registration Date
2 February 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5209297
Charity Number
1201803

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Trustees

Rosemary Eleanor Caley Chair
Caroline Threadgold
Charles Connor
Peter Wilkins
Richard Charles Gavin Weaver
Rupert John Jeffery
Victoria Swaysland

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Dlag

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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