Southwark Law Centre
Also known as: Southwark Law Project Limited
We give specialist advice, representation and training in Housing, Welfare Rights, Immigration and Employment Law. We are a referral agency.
Activities & Mission
We give specialist advice, representation and training in Housing, Welfare Rights, Immigration and Employment Law. We are a referral agency.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £2,713,988 | £2,517,777 | £2,517,777 | £876,986 | £876,896 | 42 / 4 |
| 2024 | £2,235,637 | £2,161,878 | £2,161,878 | £680,775 | £680,775 | 40 / 2 |
| 2023 | £1,842,103 | £1,873,855 | £1,873,855 | £607,016 | £600,723 | 37 / 20 |
| 2022 | £1,580,961 | £1,644,157 | £1,644,157 | £638,768 | £607,729 | 33 / 2 |
| 2021 | £1,514,756 | £1,409,288 | £1,409,288 | £701,964 | £366,968 | 18 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Southwark Law Centre
What does Southwark Law Centre do?
We give specialist advice, representation and training in Housing, Welfare Rights, Immigration and Employment Law. We are a referral agency.
How much income did Southwark Law Centre report in 2025?
Southwark Law Centre reported total income of £2.71m and reported expenditure of £2.52m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Southwark Law Centre?
Southwark Law Centre has a program ratio of 92.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Southwark Law Centre registered as a charity?
Southwark Law Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 July 1987 as charity number 277927. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs Southwark Law Centre?
Southwark Law Centre is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Southwark Law Centre operate?
Southwark Law Centre operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Southwark Law Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Southwark Law Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 277927.
Details
Camberwell
LONDON
SE5 7LB
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated