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Little Village

Little Village makes a big difference to families with babies and young children living in poverty across London. Via our network of baby banks we pass on loved goods from one family to another (clothes, toys and equipment). Families either visit a Little Village hub, or items are packed with care and delivered to their home. We also connect families into a wider network of support.

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Activities & Mission

Little Village makes a big difference to families with babies and young children living in poverty across London. Via our network of baby banks we pass on loved goods from one family to another (clothes, toys and equipment). Families either visit a Little Village hub, or items are packed with care and delivered to their home. We also connect families into a wider network of support.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,038,205
Latest Expenditure
£4,468,657

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,876,947
Charitable Activities £63,704
Other Trading £3,742
Investments £93,812
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,033,886
Raising Funds £434,771
Governance £36,820
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
£4,038,205
£4,468,657£4,033,886£2,306,837£1,580,57169 / 3100
2024
£4,303,071
£4,104,595£3,765,917£2,737,289£1,580,87159 / 795
2023
£4,487,126
£3,949,480£3,683,336£2,538,813£1,524,47855 / 1024
2022
£3,545,485
£3,417,647£3,242,620£2,001,167£2,001,16747 / 1212
2021
£2,828,058
£1,861,199£1,758,428£1,873,329£1,873,32933 / 629

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Little Village

What does Little Village do?

Little Village makes a big difference to families with babies and young children living in poverty across London. Via our network of baby banks we pass on loved goods from one family to another (clothes, toys and equipment). Families either visit a Little Village hub, or items are packed with care and delivered to their home. We also connect families into a wider network of support.

How much income did Little Village report in 2025?

Little Village reported total income of £4.04m and reported expenditure of £4.47m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Little Village registered as a charity?

Little Village was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 October 2016 as charity number 1169735. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Little Village?

Little Village is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Olivia Gillan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Little Village operate?

Little Village operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Little Village a registered charity?

Yes — Little Village is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169735.

Details

Address
Little Village
144-146 Tooting High Street
London
SW17 0RT
Registration Date
18 October 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5089714
Charity Number
1169735

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Trustees

Olivia Gillan Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Clare Phillips
Also governs 1 other charity
Jacqueline Penalver
Kate Husselbee
Lillian Shaw
Marcia Louise Holmes
Matthew Chisiambi
Rachel Polnay
Simon Langford

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