Mary Ward Settlement
Also known as: The Mary Ward Centre
The advancement of public education
Activities & Mission
The advancement of public education
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 70% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 74% of UK Charitable activities 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £5,806,000 | £5,835,000 | £5,787,000 | £12,447,000 | £9,744,000 | 76 / 10 |
| 2023 | £5,065,000 | £5,064,000 | £5,002,000 | £12,467,000 | £12,458,000 | 148 / 10 |
| 2022 | £5,250,000 | £5,378,000 | £5,322,000 | £11,800,000 | £8,944,000 | 189 / 0 |
| 2021 | £5,313,000 | £5,317,000 | £5,263,000 | £9,708,000 | £219,000 | 159 / 0 |
| 2020 | £5,433,000 | £5,798,000 | £5,740,000 | £9,451,000 | £2,387,000 | 203 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Mary Ward Settlement
What does Mary Ward Settlement do?
The advancement of public education
How much income did Mary Ward Settlement report in 2024?
Mary Ward Settlement reported total income of £5.81m and reported expenditure of £5.83m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Mary Ward Settlement?
Mary Ward Settlement has a program ratio of 99.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Mary Ward Settlement registered as a charity?
Mary Ward Settlement was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 July 1963 as charity number 223066. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Mary Ward Settlement?
Mary Ward Settlement 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 Settlement operate?
Mary Ward Settlement operates across 3 areas: Camden, Newham and Southwark.
Is Mary Ward Settlement a registered charity?
Yes — Mary Ward Settlement is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 223066.
Details
275-285 High Street
Stratford
LONDON
E15 2TF
Registry Information
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Mary Ward Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated