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East London Business Alliance

To promote and improve the efficiency of charities, community organisations and other regeneration bodies and to support them in direct furtherance of their respective objects through the promotion of private and public sector involvement in the economic and social improvement and development of East London.

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Activities & Mission

To promote and improve the efficiency of charities, community organisations and other regeneration bodies and to support them in direct furtherance of their respective objects through the promotion of private and public sector involvement in the economic and social improvement and development of East London.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,452,672
Latest Expenditure
£3,427,984

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 18% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 72.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 9% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 64% of UK Economic and community development 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 £877,973
Charitable Activities £1,556,021
Other Trading £985,285
Investments £20,170
Other Income £13,223

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,490,064
Raising Funds £24,226
Governance £14,213
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £913,694

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
£3,452,672
£3,427,984£2,490,064£1,353,945£655,90944 / 16006
2024
£3,643,140
£3,777,420£2,636,056£1,329,257£596,62167 / 16019
2023
£3,929,046
£3,979,023£2,775,724£1,463,537£537,20070 / 12718
2022
£3,714,484
£3,544,626£2,803,268£1,513,514£484,69877 / 6777
2021
£3,621,332
£3,220,647£2,599,037£1,343,656£464,15760 / 5871

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about East London Business Alliance

What does East London Business Alliance do?

To promote and improve the efficiency of charities, community organisations and other regeneration bodies and to support them in direct furtherance of their respective objects through the promotion of private and public sector involvement in the economic and social improvement and development of East London.

How much income did East London Business Alliance report in 2025?

East London Business Alliance reported total income of £3.45m and reported expenditure of £3.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is East London Business Alliance?

East London Business Alliance has a program ratio of 72.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was East London Business Alliance registered as a charity?

East London Business Alliance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 January 2008 as charity number 1122173. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs East London Business Alliance?

East London Business Alliance is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER IAN WATSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does East London Business Alliance operate?

East London Business Alliance operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is East London Business Alliance a registered charity?

Yes — East London Business Alliance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122173.

Details

Address
East London Business Alliance
5 Greenwich View Place
London
E14 9NN
Registration Date
3 January 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4036282
Charity Number
1122173

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Trustees

CHRISTOPHER IAN WATSON Chair
Arthur Rakowski
HUGH MORRIS
Kamran Ikram
Lisa Hollins
MARIE GABRIEL
Also governs 1 other charity
Rob A Knight
TERRY WALDRON FIH

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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