Positive East
Also known as: The Globe Centre (city and East London) Limited, The Globe Centre(tower Hamlets) Limited
A HOLISTIC RANGE OF SERVICES THAT ENABLES PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH AND WELLBEING, SUPPORT SELF MANAGEMENT AND REGAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. THIS IS DONE THROUGH ADVICE, SUPPORT GROUPS AND TRAINING. ADDITIONALLY WE RUN PREVENTION PROGRAMMES TO PROMOTE TESTING AND SAFER SEX PRACTICES TO REDUCE ONWARD INFECTION. THIS IS DONE FROM OUR BASE IN EAST LONDON.
Activities & Mission
A HOLISTIC RANGE OF SERVICES THAT ENABLES PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH AND WELLBEING, SUPPORT SELF MANAGEMENT AND REGAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. THIS IS DONE THROUGH ADVICE, SUPPORT GROUPS AND TRAINING. ADDITIONALLY WE RUN PREVENTION PROGRAMMES TO PROMOTE TESTING AND SAFER SEX PRACTICES TO REDUCE ONWARD INFECTION. THIS IS DONE FROM OUR BASE IN EAST LONDON.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 34% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Health 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 | £1,930,134 | £1,882,051 | £1,563,472 | £1,393,988 | £617,987 | 30 / 150 |
| 2024 | £2,498,476 | £1,784,371 | £1,515,357 | £1,345,905 | £677,356 | 30 / 150 |
| 2023 | £1,842,889 | £1,787,102 | £1,494,926 | £631,799 | £576,932 | 32 / 120 |
| 2022 | £1,590,315 | £1,532,868 | £1,281,240 | £575,832 | £492,774 | 26 / 150 |
| 2021 | £1,426,236 | £1,357,333 | £1,159,435 | £518,571 | £455,008 | 23 / 100 |
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Frequently asked questions about Positive East
What does Positive East do?
A HOLISTIC RANGE OF SERVICES THAT ENABLES PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH AND WELLBEING, SUPPORT SELF MANAGEMENT AND REGAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. THIS IS DONE THROUGH ADVICE, SUPPORT GROUPS AND TRAINING. ADDITIONALLY WE RUN PREVENTION PROGRAMMES TO PROMOTE TESTING AND SAFER SEX PRACTICES TO REDUCE ONWARD INFECTION. THIS IS DONE FROM OUR BASE IN EAST LONDON.
How much income did Positive East report in 2025?
Positive East reported total income of £1.93m and reported expenditure of £1.88m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Positive East?
Positive East has a program ratio of 81.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Positive East registered as a charity?
Positive East was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 January 1991 as charity number 1001582. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Positive East?
Positive East is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sarah Malcolm Shearer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Positive East operate?
Positive East operates across 8 areas, including Barking And Dagenham, City Of London, Hackney and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Positive East a registered charity?
Yes — Positive East is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1001582.
Details
159 MILE END ROAD
LONDON
E1 4AQ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Globe Centre (city and East London) Limited
- The Globe Centre(tower Hamlets) Limited
- Positive East
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated