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Kensington And Chelsea Social Council

Kensington & Chelsea Social Council (KCSC) works to empower and support voluntary and community groups to improve the quality of life in Kensington and Chelsea - so that all citizens from the borough's vibrant and diverse communities can access services, influence decision-making and feel that they belong to an inclusive society.

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Activities & Mission

Kensington & Chelsea Social Council (KCSC) works to empower and support voluntary and community groups to improve the quality of life in Kensington and Chelsea - so that all citizens from the borough's vibrant and diverse communities can access services, influence decision-making and feel that they belong to an inclusive society.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,162,068
Latest Expenditure
£1,388,140

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 119.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 97% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 143). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 0.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 71% of UK Society 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 £187
Charitable Activities £1,150,685
Other Trading £0
Investments £11,196
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,388,140
Raising Funds £0
Governance £13,075
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,162,068
£1,388,140£1,388,140£510,011£150,00013 / 1
2024
£1,267,068
£1,631,787£1,631,787£738,031£150,00014 / 1
2023
£1,019,064
£1,567,835£1,567,835£1,101,256£290,32713 / 0
2022
£1,661,547
£1,412,281£1,412,281£1,652,042£188,33313 / 0
2021
£1,482,244
£1,108,132£1,108,132£1,401,773£239,43411 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kensington And Chelsea Social Council

What does Kensington And Chelsea Social Council do?

Kensington & Chelsea Social Council (KCSC) works to empower and support voluntary and community groups to improve the quality of life in Kensington and Chelsea - so that all citizens from the borough's vibrant and diverse communities can access services, influence decision-making and feel that they belong to an inclusive society.

How much income did Kensington And Chelsea Social Council report in 2025?

Kensington And Chelsea Social Council reported total income of £1.16m and reported expenditure of £1.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Kensington And Chelsea Social Council?

Kensington And Chelsea Social Council has a program ratio of 119.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 143 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Kensington And Chelsea Social Council registered as a charity?

Kensington And Chelsea Social Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 July 2001 as charity number 1087457. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Kensington And Chelsea Social Council?

Kensington And Chelsea Social Council is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Shelina Thawer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kensington And Chelsea Social Council operate?

Kensington And Chelsea Social Council operates in Kensington And Chelsea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Kensington And Chelsea Social Council a registered charity?

Yes — Kensington And Chelsea Social Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1087457.

Details

Address
196 Freston Road
LONDON
W10 6TT
Registration Date
11 July 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3980468
Charity Number
1087457

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Trustees

Shelina Thawer Chair
Francois Asante-Yeboah
Lucy Carmen Knight
Lydia Guett
Modan Deb MA, FCCA
Also governs 1 other charity
Peter Ukiwo Okali
Remzije Duli
Simone Chantal Monique Stephen

Sectors & Classifications

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