The Katherine Low Settlement Limited
Also known as: Kls
Katherine Low Settlement is a multi-purpose charity that has been serving the communities of Battersea and Wandsworth since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities so that we can enable people to challenge and find ways of poverty and isolation.
Activities & Mission
Katherine Low Settlement is a multi-purpose charity that has been serving the communities of Battersea and Wandsworth since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities so that we can enable people to challenge and find ways of poverty and isolation.
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 89% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 71% of UK Social welfare 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 | £1,166,015 | £1,301,006 | £1,301,006 | £3,724,653 | £142,486 | 33 / 182 |
| 2024 | £1,063,417 | £1,198,326 | £1,198,326 | £3,609,644 | £266,434 | 34 / 167 |
| 2023 | £1,100,523 | £1,031,836 | £1,031,836 | £3,744,553 | £410,484 | 35 / 155 |
| 2022 | £817,693 | £897,355 | £897,355 | £3,675,866 | £335,665 | 32 / 200 |
| 2021 | £1,064,449 | £802,432 | £802,432 | £3,755,528 | £361,511 | 32 / 200 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Katherine Low Settlement Limited
What does The Katherine Low Settlement Limited do?
Katherine Low Settlement is a multi-purpose charity that has been serving the communities of Battersea and Wandsworth since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities so that we can enable people to challenge and find ways of poverty and isolation.
How much income did The Katherine Low Settlement Limited report in 2025?
The Katherine Low Settlement Limited reported total income of £1.17m and reported expenditure of £1.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Katherine Low Settlement Limited?
The Katherine Low Settlement Limited has a program ratio of 111.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Katherine Low Settlement Limited registered as a charity?
The Katherine Low Settlement Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 June 2000 as charity number 1081248. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs The Katherine Low Settlement Limited?
The Katherine Low Settlement Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Victoria Mary Newbery. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Katherine Low Settlement Limited operate?
The Katherine Low Settlement Limited operates in Wandsworth, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Katherine Low Settlement Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Katherine Low Settlement Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081248.
Details
108 Battersea High Street
Battersea
LONDON
SW11 3HP
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Kls
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated