The London Irish Centre
Also known as: Li Centre Limited
SERVING THE WELFARE AND CULTURAL NEEDS OF THE IRISH COMMUNITY IN LONDON THROUGH A RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING: ADVICE, ADVOCACY, OUTREACH, DAY CENTRE SERVICES, VOLUNTEERING, HEALTHY LIVING, MISSING PERSONS, EDUCATION, REFERRALS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND PARTICIPATE IN IRISH MUSIC, DANCE, LANGUAGE AND THEATRE.
Activities & Mission
SERVING THE WELFARE AND CULTURAL NEEDS OF THE IRISH COMMUNITY IN LONDON THROUGH A RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING: ADVICE, ADVOCACY, OUTREACH, DAY CENTRE SERVICES, VOLUNTEERING, HEALTHY LIVING, MISSING PERSONS, EDUCATION, REFERRALS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND PARTICIPATE IN IRISH MUSIC, DANCE, LANGUAGE AND THEATRE.
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.
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Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 15% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 95% of UK Arts 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £5,085,928 | £3,939,496 | £3,148,670 | £6,502,975 | £4,767,396 | 52 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,795,194 | £2,854,083 | £2,854,038 | £5,356,542 | £4,951,134 | 37 / 131 |
| 2022 | £1,796,841 | £2,227,180 | £2,162,025 | £5,415,431 | £4,831,293 | 32 / 64 |
| 2021 | £1,541,653 | £1,462,984 | £1,339,343 | £5,845,770 | £803,685 | 34 / 120 |
| 2020 | £2,280,357 | £1,670,835 | £1,517,697 | £5,767,101 | £1,329,606 | 24 / 120 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The London Irish Centre
What does The London Irish Centre do?
SERVING THE WELFARE AND CULTURAL NEEDS OF THE IRISH COMMUNITY IN LONDON THROUGH A RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING: ADVICE, ADVOCACY, OUTREACH, DAY CENTRE SERVICES, VOLUNTEERING, HEALTHY LIVING, MISSING PERSONS, EDUCATION, REFERRALS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND PARTICIPATE IN IRISH MUSIC, DANCE, LANGUAGE AND THEATRE.
How much income did The London Irish Centre report in 2024?
The London Irish Centre reported total income of £5.09m and reported expenditure of £3.94m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The London Irish Centre?
The London Irish Centre has a program ratio of 61.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The London Irish Centre registered as a charity?
The London Irish Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 2012 as charity number 1149787. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs The London Irish Centre?
The London Irish Centre is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rosaleen Blair. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The London Irish Centre operate?
The London Irish Centre operates across 5 areas, including Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The London Irish Centre a registered charity?
Yes — The London Irish Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149787.
Details
52 CAMDEN SQUARE
LONDON
NW1 9XB
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Also Known As
- Li Centre Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated