Newway Project
NEWway Project was set up in 2013 in order to support the rising numbers of homeless people in the London Borough of Newham. Our team works alongside specialist support agencies, local churches and hundreds of local volunteers to provide three core services: NEWdawn - a winter night shelter, NEWday - year round daytime support services, and NEWlife - gardening workshops for local rough sleepers.
Activities & Mission
NEWway Project was set up in 2013 in order to support the rising numbers of homeless people in the London Borough of Newham. Our team works alongside specialist support agencies, local churches and hundreds of local volunteers to provide three core services: NEWdawn - a winter night shelter, NEWday - year round daytime support services, and NEWlife - gardening workshops for local rough sleepers.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 41% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 62% of UK Housing 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 | £408,701 | £434,032 | 0 / 300 | |||
| 2024 | £439,733 | £389,073 | 0 / 300 | |||
| 2023 | £254,886 | £285,102 | 0 / 300 | |||
| 2022 | £550,563 | £467,969 | £467,969 | £231,922 | £93,521 | 9 / 65 |
| 2021 | £386,695 | £329,430 | 0 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Newway Project
What does Newway Project do?
NEWway Project was set up in 2013 in order to support the rising numbers of homeless people in the London Borough of Newham. Our team works alongside specialist support agencies, local churches and hundreds of local volunteers to provide three core services: NEWdawn - a winter night shelter, NEWday - year round daytime support services, and NEWlife - gardening workshops for local rough sleepers.
How much income did Newway Project report in 2025?
Newway Project reported total income of £409k and reported expenditure of £434k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Newway Project?
Newway Project has a program ratio of 85.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Newway Project registered as a charity?
Newway Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 March 2016 as charity number 1165966. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Newway Project?
Newway Project is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is MATTHEW PORTER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Newway Project operate?
Newway Project operates in Newham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Newway Project a registered charity?
Yes — Newway Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165966.
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LONDON
E6 6BT
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