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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,066,837
Latest Expenditure
£3,441,160

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 12.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,411,361
Charitable Activities £2,491,404
Other Trading £0
Investments £162,802
Other Income £1,270

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,002,586
Raising Funds £438,574
Governance £0
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
£4,066,837
£3,441,160£3,002,586£7,128,650£4,816,64644 / 60
2024
£5,085,928
£3,939,496£3,148,670£6,502,975£4,767,39652 / 0
2023
£2,795,194
£2,854,083£2,854,038£5,356,542£4,951,13437 / 131
2022
£1,796,841
£2,227,180£2,162,025£5,415,431£4,831,29332 / 64
2021
£1,541,653
£1,462,984£1,339,343£5,845,770£803,68534 / 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 2025?

The London Irish Centre reported total income of £4.07m and reported expenditure of £3.44m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Address
LONDON IRISH CENTRE
52 CAMDEN SQUARE
LONDON
NW1 9XB
Registration Date
16 November 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5031572
Charity Number
1149787

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Trustees

Rosaleen Blair Chair
Angela Murphy
Caoimhe Benmaou
Dame Mary Patricia McGowan
Also governs 1 other charity
Declan Christopher Hunt
Edward Bracken
James Anthony O'Riordan
James Patrick Doherty
Jennifer Hegarty
Michael O'Connor
Also governs 1 other charity
Rory James Godson
Thomas Connaughton
Tom Goddard

Also Known As

  • Li Centre Limited

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30 July 2026
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