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Limehouse Project LTD

Also known as: Lime Housing Project Limited

The Limehouse Project was set up in 1984 in Tower Hamlets and manages and delivers an extensive range of services designed to implement the organisation's mission statement: to alleviate the difficulties and help realise the aspirations of the most disadvantaged members of local communities, particularly those of ethnic minority origin, women, young people and children.

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Activities & Mission

The Limehouse Project was set up in 1984 in Tower Hamlets and manages and delivers an extensive range of services designed to implement the organisation's mission statement: to alleviate the difficulties and help realise the aspirations of the most disadvantaged members of local communities, particularly those of ethnic minority origin, women, young people and children.

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
£958,983
Latest Expenditure
£895,989

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £954,694
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,289
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £886,728
Raising Funds £9,261
Governance £33,726
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
£958,983
£895,989£886,728£1,016,841£202,11528 / 25
2024
£905,499
£892,070£890,937£953,847£147,86422 / 18
2023
£934,642
£930,892£930,101£940,418£190,70427 / 26
2022
£822,051
£847,753£847,753£936,668£136,19625 / 25
2021
£918,243
£792,218£792,075£962,370£170,23121 / 13

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Limehouse Project LTD

What does Limehouse Project LTD do?

The Limehouse Project was set up in 1984 in Tower Hamlets and manages and delivers an extensive range of services designed to implement the organisation's mission statement: to alleviate the difficulties and help realise the aspirations of the most disadvantaged members of local communities, particularly those of ethnic minority origin, women, young people and children.

How much income did Limehouse Project LTD report in 2025?

Limehouse Project LTD reported total income of £959k and reported expenditure of £896k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Limehouse Project LTD?

Limehouse Project LTD has a program ratio of 92.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Limehouse Project LTD registered as a charity?

Limehouse Project LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 January 1987 as charity number 295857. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Limehouse Project LTD?

Limehouse Project LTD is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is DENNIS TWOMEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Limehouse Project LTD operate?

Limehouse Project LTD operates across 4 areas: Barking And Dagenham, Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets.

Is Limehouse Project LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Limehouse Project LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 295857.

Details

Address
789-791 Commercial Road
Unit 2
St Anne Street
London
Registration Date
7 January 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
295857
Charity Number
295857

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Trustees

DENNIS TWOMEY Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alishah Suhena Azmin
Atiya Sheikh
Dr Julia Kowalle
JACQUELINE ANGELA BAILLIE-NELSON
James Frederick Alexander Invine
Li Ling Yap
Rebecca Woods

Also Known As

  • Lime Housing Project Limited

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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