Hackney Community Law Centre
Also known as: Hackney Law Centre
The charity's objects and its principal activity continues to be that of providing free accessible legal advice and representation to the local community in London Borough of Hackney.
Activities & Mission
The charity's objects and its principal activity continues to be that of providing free accessible legal advice and representation to the local community in London Borough of Hackney.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 42% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 72% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £696,856 | £580,991 | £580,991 | £1,509,486 | £1,509,486 | 10 / 4 |
| 2024 | £684,721 | £498,465 | £498,465 | £1,393,621 | £1,393,621 | 10 / 6 |
| 2023 | £593,819 | £559,693 | £559,693 | £1,207,365 | £1,207,365 | 11 / 10 |
| 2022 | £622,334 | £530,001 | £529,501 | £1,173,239 | £1,173,239 | 11 / 4 |
| 2021 | £872,845 | £509,000 | £508,950 | £1,080,906 | £1,080,906 | 11 / 6 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Hackney Community Law Centre
What does Hackney Community Law Centre do?
The charity's objects and its principal activity continues to be that of providing free accessible legal advice and representation to the local community in London Borough of Hackney.
How much income did Hackney Community Law Centre report in 2025?
Hackney Community Law Centre reported total income of £697k and reported expenditure of £581k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hackney Community Law Centre?
Hackney Community Law Centre has a program ratio of 83.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Hackney Community Law Centre registered as a charity?
Hackney Community Law Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 January 1993 as charity number 1016171. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Hackney Community Law Centre?
Hackney Community Law Centre is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is IAN RATHBONE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hackney Community Law Centre operate?
Hackney Community Law Centre operates in Hackney, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Hackney Community Law Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Hackney Community Law Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1016171.
Details
8 Lower Clapton Road
London
E5 0PD
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Hackney Law Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated