South West London Law Centres

Also known as: Battersea Law Centre, Battersea Legal Advice, Croydon and Sutton Law Centre, Kingston and Richmond Law Centre, Morden Legal Advice, Swllc, Tooting Legal Advice, Wandsworth and Merton Law Centre

Legal Advice, Assistance and Representation.

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Activities & Mission

Legal Advice, Assistance and Representation.

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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Local Authority

Croydon Kingston Upon Thames Merton Richmond Upon Thames Sutton Wandsworth

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,761,577

Latest Expenditure

£1,759,131

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £206,497

Charitable Activities £1,067,450

Other Trading £484,030

Investments £3,600

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,759,131

Raising Funds £0

Governance £21,450

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,761,577	£1,759,131	£1,759,131	£691,501	£427,507	42 / 200
2024	£1,774,272	£1,725,837	£1,725,837	£689,055	£457,404	38 / 400
2023	£1,569,154	£1,544,089	£1,501,940	£640,620	£501,465	32 / 400
2022	£1,509,383	£1,574,499	£1,535,926	£615,555	£427,500	37 / 400
2021	£1,707,191	£1,526,548	£1,487,060	£680,671	£538,922	41 / 400

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Frequently asked questions about South West London Law Centres

What does South West London Law Centres do?

Legal Advice, Assistance and Representation.

How much income did South West London Law Centres report in 2025?

South West London Law Centres reported total income of £1.76m and reported expenditure of £1.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was South West London Law Centres registered as a charity?

South West London Law Centres was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 March 2004 as charity number 1102433. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs South West London Law Centres?

South West London Law Centres is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nichola Mary Warrender. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does South West London Law Centres operate?

South West London Law Centres operates across 6 areas, including Croydon, Kingston Upon Thames, Merton and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is South West London Law Centres a registered charity?

Yes — South West London Law Centres is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102433.