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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.

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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

Latest Income
£1,166,015
Latest Expenditure
£1,301,006

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 111.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 89% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). 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 £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £155,171
Charitable Activities £994,469
Other Trading £0
Investments £14,290
Other Income £2,085

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,301,006
Raising Funds £0
Governance £9,792
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,166,015
£1,301,006£1,301,006£3,724,653£142,48633 / 182
2024
£1,063,417
£1,198,326£1,198,326£3,609,644£266,43434 / 167
2023
£1,100,523
£1,031,836£1,031,836£3,744,553£410,48435 / 155
2022
£817,693
£897,355£897,355£3,675,866£335,66532 / 200
2021
£1,064,449
£802,432£802,432£3,755,528£361,51132 / 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

Address
Katherine Low Settlement
108 Battersea High Street
Battersea
LONDON
SW11 3HP
Registration Date
26 June 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3971510
Charity Number
1081248

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Trustees

Victoria Mary Newbery Chair
Cllr Juliana Annan
Also governs 1 other charity
DUMISANI NYATHI
Emily Lewis
Martin Alcock
Mary Foley
Sarah Lacaille

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Kls

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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