Lewisham Local
Also known as: Rushey Green Time Bank
The charity uses an asset-based approach and activities to involve people in volunteering and sharing their skills to connect and create community cohesion The charity facilitates stakeholders from the voluntary, statutory, education and business sectors to collaborate and share their assets like resources, training, expertise, time and money to help alleviate poverty and reduce social isolation
Activities & Mission
The charity uses an asset-based approach and activities to involve people in volunteering and sharing their skills to connect and create community cohesion The charity facilitates stakeholders from the voluntary, statutory, education and business sectors to collaborate and share their assets like resources, training, expertise, time and money to help alleviate poverty and reduce social isolation
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 63% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 76% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £1,113,484 | £1,084,884 | £1,084,884 | £757,554 | £400,657 | 17 / 100 |
| 2024 | £1,218,803 | £1,049,190 | £1,049,190 | £728,954 | £331,937 | 18 / 500 |
| 2023 | £917,344 | £800,299 | £800,299 | £559,341 | £278,062 | 13 / 500 |
| 2022 | £762,356 | £600,925 | £600,925 | £442,296 | £442,296 | 10 / 400 |
| 2021 | £757,730 | £613,631 | £613,631 | £280,865 | £185,187 | 8 / 500 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Lewisham Local
What does Lewisham Local do?
The charity uses an asset-based approach and activities to involve people in volunteering and sharing their skills to connect and create community cohesion The charity facilitates stakeholders from the voluntary, statutory, education and business sectors to collaborate and share their assets like resources, training, expertise, time and money to help alleviate poverty and reduce social isolation
How much income did Lewisham Local report in 2025?
Lewisham Local reported total income of £1.11m and reported expenditure of £1.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Lewisham Local?
Lewisham Local has a program ratio of 97.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Lewisham Local registered as a charity?
Lewisham Local was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 January 2004 as charity number 1101616. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Lewisham Local?
Lewisham Local is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROY WITTER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lewisham Local operate?
Lewisham Local operates in Lewisham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Lewisham Local a registered charity?
Yes — Lewisham Local is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1101616.
Details
1 Copperwood Place
LONDON
SE10 8GF
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Lewisham Local
- Rushey Green Time Bank
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated