London Reclaimed
London Reclaimed started in 2011 as an employment charity with a passion to help young people who struggle to step up into employment. We provide job-specific training, employability skills, tailored mentoring and paid work to 16-25 years olds in South East London, in Goldfinch Furniture and Lumberjack Cafe.
Activities & Mission
London Reclaimed started in 2011 as an employment charity with a passion to help young people who struggle to step up into employment. We provide job-specific training, employability skills, tailored mentoring and paid work to 16-25 years olds in South East London, in Goldfinch Furniture and Lumberjack Cafe.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 22% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £781,550 | £794,694 | £527,439 | -£328,647 | £0 | 11 / 8 |
| 2024 | £651,626 | £750,657 | £537,022 | -£315,503 | £0 | 12 / 8 |
| 2023 | £499,510 | £736,670 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2022 | £450,337 | £472,571 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £271,795 | £336,361 | 0 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about London Reclaimed
What does London Reclaimed do?
London Reclaimed started in 2011 as an employment charity with a passion to help young people who struggle to step up into employment. We provide job-specific training, employability skills, tailored mentoring and paid work to 16-25 years olds in South East London, in Goldfinch Furniture and Lumberjack Cafe.
How much income did London Reclaimed report in 2025?
London Reclaimed reported total income of £782k and reported expenditure of £795k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is London Reclaimed?
London Reclaimed has a program ratio of 67.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was London Reclaimed registered as a charity?
London Reclaimed was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 July 2012 as charity number 1148279. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs London Reclaimed?
London Reclaimed is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is TIM POWELL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does London Reclaimed operate?
London Reclaimed operates in Southwark, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is London Reclaimed a registered charity?
Yes — London Reclaimed is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148279.
Details
7 Spa Road
Bermondsey
London
SE16 3QP
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