Hands On London
HANDS ON LONDON ACTS AS INTERMEDIARY BETWEEN THIRD SECTOR ORGANISATIONS INCLUDING SCHOOLS IN LONDON AND INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE VOLUNTEERS. WE AIM TO CREATE VOLUNTEERING FOR INDIVIDUALS/COMPANIES MORE FLEXIBLE, ACCESSIBLE, CONVENIENT, AND EFFICIENT BY OFFERING MORE AD-HOC/MINIMAL COMMITMENT VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES. WE HELP THE THIRD SECTOR SOURCE VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR ACTIVITIES FOR FREE.
Activities & Mission
HANDS ON LONDON ACTS AS INTERMEDIARY BETWEEN THIRD SECTOR ORGANISATIONS INCLUDING SCHOOLS IN LONDON AND INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE VOLUNTEERS. WE AIM TO CREATE VOLUNTEERING FOR INDIVIDUALS/COMPANIES MORE FLEXIBLE, ACCESSIBLE, CONVENIENT, AND EFFICIENT BY OFFERING MORE AD-HOC/MINIMAL COMMITMENT VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES. WE HELP THE THIRD SECTOR SOURCE VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR ACTIVITIES FOR FREE.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 25% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £501,232 | £431,130 | £326,476 | £240,505 | £125,000 | 7 / 5821 |
| 2023 | £332,564 | £323,982 | 0 / 4854 | |||
| 2022 | £273,851 | £247,181 | 0 / 5900 | |||
| 2021 | £205,853 | £201,997 | 0 / 3695 | |||
| 2020 | £235,159 | £234,206 | 0 / 5327 |
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Frequently asked questions about Hands On London
What does Hands On London do?
HANDS ON LONDON ACTS AS INTERMEDIARY BETWEEN THIRD SECTOR ORGANISATIONS INCLUDING SCHOOLS IN LONDON AND INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE VOLUNTEERS. WE AIM TO CREATE VOLUNTEERING FOR INDIVIDUALS/COMPANIES MORE FLEXIBLE, ACCESSIBLE, CONVENIENT, AND EFFICIENT BY OFFERING MORE AD-HOC/MINIMAL COMMITMENT VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES. WE HELP THE THIRD SECTOR SOURCE VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR ACTIVITIES FOR FREE.
How much income did Hands On London report in 2024?
Hands On London reported total income of £501k and reported expenditure of £431k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hands On London?
Hands On London has a program ratio of 65.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Hands On London registered as a charity?
Hands On London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 February 2011 as charity number 1140291. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Hands On London?
Hands On London is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hands On London operate?
Hands On London operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Hands On London a registered charity?
Yes — Hands On London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140291.
Details
85-87 Bayham Street
LONDON
NW1 0AG
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