Islington Law Centre

Also known as: The North Islington Law Centre, Ilc, Ilc (islington Law Centre)

Provision of legal advice, casework and representation to local communities.

Activities & Mission

Provision of legal advice, casework and representation to local communities.

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

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,012,874

Latest Expenditure

£1,992,780

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 67% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 62% of UK Charitable activities 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 £0

Charitable Activities £2,012,874

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,992,780

Raising Funds £0

Governance £30,157

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£2,012,874	£1,992,780	£1,992,780	£2,534,966	£1,294,891	36 / 0
2024	£2,478,157	£2,400,154	£2,400,154	£2,514,872	£1,220,539	38 / 5
2023	£2,577,416	£1,846,575	£1,846,575	£2,436,869	£796,747	41 / 0
2022	£2,131,779	£1,738,939	£1,738,939	£1,706,428	£466,976	39 / 0
2021	£2,277,336	£1,607,513	£1,607,513	£1,313,588	£184,037	38 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Islington Law Centre

What does Islington Law Centre do?

Provision of legal advice, casework and representation to local communities.

How much income did Islington Law Centre report in 2025?

Islington Law Centre reported total income of £2.01m and reported expenditure of £1.99m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Islington Law Centre?

Islington Law Centre has a program ratio of 99.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Islington Law Centre registered as a charity?

Islington Law Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 November 1977 as charity number 268468. It has been registered for 49 years.

Who runs Islington Law Centre?

Islington Law Centre is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Islington Law Centre operate?

Islington Law Centre operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Islington Law Centre a registered charity?

Yes — Islington Law Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 268468.