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East London Community Law Service

Also known as: Refugee Advice Centre

1.Provide free advice, information and representation to asylum seekers, refugees, migrants and others in matters of asylum, immigration, housing, debt ,welfare benefits, hate crime and domestic violence, education, training and employment.2. Low rate fee paying service in imigration is available for clients, who are not eligible for public funding.

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Activities & Mission

1.Provide free advice, information and representation to asylum seekers, refugees, migrants and others in matters of asylum, immigration, housing, debt ,welfare benefits, hate crime and domestic violence, education, training and employment.2. Low rate fee paying service in imigration is available for clients, who are not eligible for public funding.

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
£41,692
Latest Expenditure
£34,282

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 82.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 82.2%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£41,692
£34,2820 / 2
2024
£34,578
£34,7100 / 2
2023
£29,153
£34,2410 / 2
2022
£32,689
£35,8020 / 2
2021
£63,690
£38,9550 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about East London Community Law Service

What does East London Community Law Service do?

1.Provide free advice, information and representation to asylum seekers, refugees, migrants and others in matters of asylum, immigration, housing, debt ,welfare benefits, hate crime and domestic violence, education, training and employment.2. Low rate fee paying service in imigration is available for clients, who are not eligible for public funding.

How much income did East London Community Law Service report in 2025?

East London Community Law Service reported total income of £42k and reported expenditure of £34k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was East London Community Law Service registered as a charity?

East London Community Law Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 September 1997 as charity number 1064266. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs East London Community Law Service?

East London Community Law Service is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr QADIR BAKHSH MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does East London Community Law Service operate?

East London Community Law Service operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is East London Community Law Service a registered charity?

Yes — East London Community Law Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1064266.

Details

Address
DAHIR COMMUNITY HOUSE
702 HIGH ROAD LEYTON
LONDON
E10 6JP
Registration Date
8 September 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3942452
Charity Number
1064266

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Trustees

Dr QADIR BAKHSH MBE Chair
Clive Raymond Lucking
Dr ABDUL QAYYUM SHEIKH
Robert Frimeong Manso
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Also Known As

  • Refugee Advice Centre

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