The Downside Settlement
Also known as: Downside Fisher Youth Club
DFYC, open to all young without discrimination, supports socially excluded young people in Bermondsey and around, enabling them to fulfil their potential through a structured and varied programme of activities, which the staff actively supervise and join in during all sessions. Based on Christian principles, young people discover meaning to their lives and contribute to their local communities.
Activities & Mission
DFYC, open to all young without discrimination, supports socially excluded young people in Bermondsey and around, enabling them to fulfil their potential through a structured and varied programme of activities, which the staff actively supervise and join in during all sessions. Based on Christian principles, young people discover meaning to their lives and contribute to their local communities.
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 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £555,153 | £505,557 | £504,824 | £384,740 | £14,067 | 15 / 3 |
| 2024 | £390,476 | £427,775 | 0 / 11 | |||
| 2023 | £398,996 | £510,660 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2022 | £427,197 | £451,665 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2021 | £374,602 | £406,457 | 0 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Downside Settlement
What does The Downside Settlement do?
DFYC, open to all young without discrimination, supports socially excluded young people in Bermondsey and around, enabling them to fulfil their potential through a structured and varied programme of activities, which the staff actively supervise and join in during all sessions. Based on Christian principles, young people discover meaning to their lives and contribute to their local communities.
How much income did The Downside Settlement report in 2025?
The Downside Settlement reported total income of £555k and reported expenditure of £506k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Downside Settlement?
The Downside Settlement has a program ratio of 90.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Downside Settlement registered as a charity?
The Downside Settlement was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 December 1968 as charity number 252196. It has been registered for 58 years.
Who runs The Downside Settlement?
The Downside Settlement is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert Henry Dewes Coke. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Downside Settlement operate?
The Downside Settlement operates in Southwark, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Downside Settlement a registered charity?
Yes — The Downside Settlement is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 252196.
Details
COXSON PLACE
DRUID STREET
LONDON
SE1 2EZ
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Also Known As
- Downside Fisher Youth Club
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated