The Bromley By Bow Centre
Also known as: Bromley by Bow Centre
To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of East London and surrounding areas either alone or by associating together the inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations to advance education, protect and preserve health, relieve poverty, sickness and distress and provide recreational facilities and any such charitable purposes as the trustees shall may decide.
Activities & Mission
To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of East London and surrounding areas either alone or by associating together the inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations to advance education, protect and preserve health, relieve poverty, sickness and distress and provide recreational facilities and any such charitable purposes as the trustees shall may decide.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 46% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Leisure 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 | £3,032,000 | £3,219,000 | £2,740,000 | £2,134,000 | £2,368,000 | 74 / 149 |
| 2024 | £2,570,000 | £2,838,000 | £2,405,000 | £2,368,000 | £2,368,000 | 66 / 108 |
| 2023 | £5,345,000 | £3,648,000 | £2,959,000 | £2,636,000 | £2,636,000 | 72 / 110 |
| 2022 | £3,248,000 | £3,762,000 | £3,194,000 | £939,000 | £939,000 | 88 / 72 |
| 2021 | £4,023,000 | £3,962,000 | £3,409,000 | £1,453,000 | £1,453,000 | 96 / 48 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Bromley By Bow Centre
What does The Bromley By Bow Centre do?
To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of East London and surrounding areas either alone or by associating together the inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations to advance education, protect and preserve health, relieve poverty, sickness and distress and provide recreational facilities and any such charitable purposes as the trustees shall may decide.
How much income did The Bromley By Bow Centre report in 2025?
The Bromley By Bow Centre reported total income of £3.03m and reported expenditure of £3.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Bromley By Bow Centre?
The Bromley By Bow Centre has a program ratio of 90.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Bromley By Bow Centre registered as a charity?
The Bromley By Bow Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 October 1994 as charity number 1041653. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs The Bromley By Bow Centre?
The Bromley By Bow Centre is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIMON BEVAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Bromley By Bow Centre operate?
The Bromley By Bow Centre operates across 4 areas: Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.
Is The Bromley By Bow Centre a registered charity?
Yes — The Bromley By Bow Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1041653.
Details
ST. LEONARDS STREET
LONDON
E3 3BT
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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