Nightwatch
Nightwatch provides food, clothing and resettlement goods to homeless and otherwise very poor and vulnerable people.
Activities & Mission
Nightwatch provides food, clothing and resettlement goods to homeless and otherwise very poor and vulnerable people.
Grants
Nightwatch makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £108,757
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and the prevention or relief of poverty
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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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 | £169,464 | £108,757 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2024 | £94,213 | £115,605 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2023 | £99,373 | £100,738 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2022 | £82,440 | £91,219 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2021 | £66,173 | £89,690 | 0 / 90 |
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Frequently asked questions about Nightwatch
What does Nightwatch do?
Nightwatch provides food, clothing and resettlement goods to homeless and otherwise very poor and vulnerable people.
How much income did Nightwatch report in 2025?
Nightwatch reported total income of £169k and reported expenditure of £109k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Nightwatch registered as a charity?
Nightwatch was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 January 1978 as charity number 274925. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs Nightwatch?
Nightwatch is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR JAD ADAMS MA FRHISTS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Nightwatch operate?
Nightwatch operates in Croydon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Nightwatch a registered charity?
Yes — Nightwatch is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 274925.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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