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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.

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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.

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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 Information

Latest Income
£635,764
Latest Expenditure
£543,125

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 64.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 76.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £231,056
Charitable Activities £404,708
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £412,635
Raising Funds £64,789
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £65,701

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
£635,764
£543,125£412,635£333,144£333,1449 / 8472
2024
£501,232
£431,130£326,476£240,505£125,0007 / 5821
2023
£332,564
£323,9820 / 4854
2022
£273,851
£247,1810 / 5900
2021
£205,853
£201,9970 / 3695

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2025?

Hands On London reported total income of £636k and reported expenditure of £543k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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Registration Date
8 February 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5014455
Charity Number
1140291

Trustees

Amy Louise Grant
CAROLYN KAISER
Peter Jonas
Also governs 2 other charities
Robert Sartain
Susanna Rose-Marie Georgina Trevorah

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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