Mary Ward Legal Centre
Provision of free legal, debt and welfare benefits advice to people who live in greater London area.Provide advice, asssistance and representation where appropriate. Specialise in Housing, Employment and debt law and welfare benefits.Our clients are from low income groups.
Activities & Mission
Provision of free legal, debt and welfare benefits advice to people who live in greater London area.Provide advice, asssistance and representation where appropriate. Specialise in Housing, Employment and debt law and welfare benefits.Our clients are from low income groups.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 56% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 257). How is this calculated?
Higher than 66% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 51% of UK Economic and community development 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 | £1,477,641 | £1,434,526 | £1,422,431 | £161,337 | £161,337 | 21 / 33 |
| 2024 | £1,330,488 | £1,294,443 | £1,282,726 | £118,222 | £118,222 | 21 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,077,070 | £1,120,868 | £1,109,358 | £82,177 | £82,177 | 21 / 10 |
| 2022 | £1,010,139 | £1,075,808 | £1,064,298 | £125,975 | £125,975 | 19 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,339,898 | £1,230,961 | £1,219,451 | £191,644 | £191,644 | 23 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Mary Ward Legal Centre
What does Mary Ward Legal Centre do?
Provision of free legal, debt and welfare benefits advice to people who live in greater London area.Provide advice, asssistance and representation where appropriate. Specialise in Housing, Employment and debt law and welfare benefits.Our clients are from low income groups.
How much income did Mary Ward Legal Centre report in 2025?
Mary Ward Legal Centre reported total income of £1.48m and reported expenditure of £1.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Mary Ward Legal Centre?
Mary Ward Legal Centre has a program ratio of 96.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 257 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Mary Ward Legal Centre registered as a charity?
Mary Ward Legal Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 July 1993 as charity number 1024148. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Mary Ward Legal Centre?
Mary Ward Legal Centre is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Veronica Daly. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Mary Ward Legal Centre operate?
Mary Ward Legal Centre operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Mary Ward Legal Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Mary Ward Legal Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1024148.
Details
275-285 High Street
Stratford
LONDON
E15 2TF
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- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
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