the downside settlement

The charity supports children and young people. The Downside Settlement is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in London and operates in Southwark.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Southwark

Financial Information

Latest Income

£390,476

Latest Expenditure

£427,775

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 96.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 3.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £330,036

Charitable Activities £246,982

Other Trading £35,881

Investments £9,862

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £598,008

Raising Funds £22,372

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£622,761	£620,380	£598,008	£560,637	£29,886	16 / 2