The Dockland Settlements
Also known as: Dockland Settlements
To establish, administer and carry on community centres in london and elsewhere in the UK. Those centres are to provide facilities for recreation and all types of physical, mental, moral, educational and cultural training in order to improve the lives of the neighbourhood's residents.
Activities & Mission
To establish, administer and carry on community centres in london and elsewhere in the UK. Those centres are to provide facilities for recreation and all types of physical, mental, moral, educational and cultural training in order to improve the lives of the neighbourhood's residents.
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 69% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 283). How is this calculated?
Higher than 60% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 59% of UK Facilities 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 | £1,014,990 | £1,018,374 | £1,001,376 | £2,620,484 | £189,786 | 29 / 350 |
| 2024 | £798,409 | £1,076,214 | £1,059,877 | £2,645,839 | £226,454 | 26 / 156 |
| 2023 | £839,540 | £955,761 | £941,560 | £2,777,936 | £89,088 | 26 / 26 |
| 2022 | £744,618 | £783,796 | £782,219 | £3,079,459 | £58,961 | 27 / 30 |
| 2021 | £755,633 | £721,016 | £720,017 | £3,146,919 | £2,664,519 | 26 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Dockland Settlements
What does The Dockland Settlements do?
To establish, administer and carry on community centres in london and elsewhere in the UK. Those centres are to provide facilities for recreation and all types of physical, mental, moral, educational and cultural training in order to improve the lives of the neighbourhood's residents.
How much income did The Dockland Settlements report in 2025?
The Dockland Settlements reported total income of £1.01m and reported expenditure of £1.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Dockland Settlements?
The Dockland Settlements has a program ratio of 98.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 283 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Dockland Settlements registered as a charity?
The Dockland Settlements was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 August 1963 as charity number 306025. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Dockland Settlements?
The Dockland Settlements is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is MONTAGUE JOHN MEYER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Dockland Settlements operate?
The Dockland Settlements operates across 3 areas: Newham, Southwark and Tower Hamlets.
Is The Dockland Settlements a registered charity?
Yes — The Dockland Settlements is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 306025.
Details
98 Gibbins Road
LONDON
E15 2HU
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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