North London Cares

Also known as: Nl Cares Ltd

A community network mobilising young professionals to volunteer to support their older neighbours with a little extra time, practical help, social connection and human companionship in the London boroughs of Camden and Islington. We operate 2 core activities: Social Clubs which bring demographics together through group activities; and a one-to-one Love Your Neighbour project.

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Activities & Mission

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

Camden Islington

Financial Information

Latest Income

£343,563

Latest Expenditure

£452,218

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 35% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 414). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 29% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 26% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £505,533

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £3,861

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £361,501

Raising Funds £38,727

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2022.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2022	£343,563	£452,218				0 / 1139
2021	£509,394	£400,228	£361,501	£258,887	£258,887	7 / 1728
2020	£463,714	£462,287				0 / 800
2019	£481,155	£480,614				0 / 4614
2018	£437,844	£425,797				0 / 3105

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about North London Cares

What does North London Cares do?

How much income did North London Cares report in 2022?

North London Cares reported total income of £344k and reported expenditure of £452k for the financial year ending 2022, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is North London Cares?

North London Cares has a program ratio of 71.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 414 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was North London Cares registered as a charity?

North London Cares was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 July 2013 as charity number 1153137. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs North London Cares?

North London Cares is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does North London Cares operate?

North London Cares operates across 2 areas: Camden and Islington.

Is North London Cares a registered charity?

Yes — North London Cares is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153137.