Lenderhand
Lenderhand is a charity that has been set up to provide families and individuals in the county of Essex with assistance to pay for goods or services that they could not otherwise afford, providing a helping hand through the challenging periods of their lives.
Activities & Mission
Lenderhand is a charity that has been set up to provide families and individuals in the county of Essex with assistance to pay for goods or services that they could not otherwise afford, providing a helping hand through the challenging periods of their lives.
Grants
Lenderhand is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £31,730
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £103,729 | £31,730 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £24,760 | £10,491 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2023 | £23,476 | £12,469 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2021 | £34,024 | £34,304 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Lenderhand
What does Lenderhand do?
Lenderhand is a charity that has been set up to provide families and individuals in the county of Essex with assistance to pay for goods or services that they could not otherwise afford, providing a helping hand through the challenging periods of their lives.
How much income did Lenderhand report in 2025?
Lenderhand reported total income of £104k and reported expenditure of £32k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Lenderhand registered as a charity?
Lenderhand was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 May 2015 as charity number 1161794. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Lenderhand?
Lenderhand is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lenderhand operate?
Lenderhand operates across 3 areas: Barking And Dagenham, Essex and Redbridge.
Is Lenderhand a registered charity?
Yes — Lenderhand is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161794.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated