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The Double 'o' Charity Limited

The primary objective of the charity is to engage in charitable activities such as the relief of poverty, preservation of health and the advancement of education.

Activities & Mission

The primary objective of the charity is to engage in charitable activities such as the relief of poverty, preservation of health and the advancement of education.

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
£133,070
Latest Expenditure
£161,108

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 66% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 364). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 82% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £690,875
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,596
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £667,873
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,116
Grants to Institutions £662,864
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£133,070
£161,1080 / 2
2024
£692,471
£667,873£667,873£44,169£44,0691 / 0
2023
£220,072
£230,1150 / 3
2022
£188,541
£172,0690 / 2
2021
£54,922
£108,2050 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Double 'o' Charity Limited

What does The Double 'o' Charity Limited do?

The primary objective of the charity is to engage in charitable activities such as the relief of poverty, preservation of health and the advancement of education.

How much income did The Double 'o' Charity Limited report in 2025?

The Double 'o' Charity Limited reported total income of £133k and reported expenditure of £161k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Double 'o' Charity Limited?

The Double 'o' Charity Limited has a program ratio of 96.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 364 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Double 'o' Charity Limited registered as a charity?

The Double 'o' Charity Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 July 1976 as charity number 271681. It has been registered for 50 years.

Who runs The Double 'o' Charity Limited?

The Double 'o' Charity Limited is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Double 'o' Charity Limited operate?

The Double 'o' Charity Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Double 'o' Charity Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Double 'o' Charity Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 271681.

Details

Address
27 Lexington Street
London
W1F 9AQ
Registration Date
21 July 1976
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
271681
Charity Number
271681

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Trustees

PETER DENNIS BLANDFORD TOWNSHEND
Rachel Townshend

Sectors & Classifications

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