String Of Pearls
By making grants to educational institutes,disadvantage people, people in poverty and for young people to develop important life skills, mainly in London.
Activities & Mission
By making grants to educational institutes,disadvantage people, people in poverty and for young people to develop important life skills, mainly in 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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 76% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £484,670 | £498,598 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £599,929 | £564,176 | £521,880 | £233,318 | £233,318 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £475,921 | £556,734 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £675,663 | £436,090 | £385,811 | £278,378 | £278,378 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £307,872 | £270,705 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about String Of Pearls
What does String Of Pearls do?
By making grants to educational institutes,disadvantage people, people in poverty and for young people to develop important life skills, mainly in London.
How much income did String Of Pearls report in 2024?
String Of Pearls reported total income of £485k and reported expenditure of £499k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is String Of Pearls?
String Of Pearls has a program ratio of 87.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was String Of Pearls registered as a charity?
String Of Pearls was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 September 2017 as charity number 1174479. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs String Of Pearls?
String Of Pearls is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does String Of Pearls operate?
String Of Pearls operates across 5 areas, including Barnet, Brent, Essex and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is String Of Pearls a registered charity?
Yes — String Of Pearls is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174479.
Details
LONDON
NW11 9EE
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- 14 May 2026
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