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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.

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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.

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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

Latest Income
£3,032,000
Latest Expenditure
£3,219,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 85.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £466,000
Charitable Activities £2,275,000
Other Trading £245,000
Investments £46,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,740,000
Raising Funds £265,000
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £214,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,032,000
£3,219,000£2,740,000£2,134,000£2,368,00074 / 149
2024
£2,570,000
£2,838,000£2,405,000£2,368,000£2,368,00066 / 108
2023
£5,345,000
£3,648,000£2,959,000£2,636,000£2,636,00072 / 110
2022
£3,248,000
£3,762,000£3,194,000£939,000£939,00088 / 72
2021
£4,023,000
£3,962,000£3,409,000£1,453,000£1,453,00096 / 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.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
26 October 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1041653
Charity Number
1041653

Trustees

SIMON BEVAN Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Family Action
Graham Frank Rowbotham
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Bromley by Bow Centre

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Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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