The Whitechapel Mission
Also known as: The Working Lads Institute, The Working Lads Institute of the Whitechapel Mission
Daycentre for the homeless
Activities & Mission
Daycentre for the homeless
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 44% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 337). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Housing 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 | £1,343,357 | £1,535,006 | £1,248,751 | £7,286,037 | £0 | 17 / 3256 |
| 2024 | £1,570,596 | £1,623,279 | £1,317,247 | £7,449,747 | £136,844 | 18 / 4356 |
| 2023 | £1,406,907 | £1,494,979 | £1,256,812 | £7,501,703 | £252,289 | 18 / 3013 |
| 2022 | £1,434,234 | £1,280,982 | £1,049,022 | £7,395,056 | £479,978 | 15 / 2819 |
| 2021 | £1,627,417 | £1,419,361 | £1,188,006 | £7,437,160 | £355,150 | 16 / 2498 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Whitechapel Mission
What does The Whitechapel Mission do?
Daycentre for the homeless
How much income did The Whitechapel Mission report in 2025?
The Whitechapel Mission reported total income of £1.34m and reported expenditure of £1.54m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Whitechapel Mission?
The Whitechapel Mission has a program ratio of 93.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 337 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Whitechapel Mission registered as a charity?
The Whitechapel Mission was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 March 1964 as charity number 227905. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Whitechapel Mission?
The Whitechapel Mission is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Spurr. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Whitechapel Mission operate?
The Whitechapel Mission operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Whitechapel Mission a registered charity?
Yes — The Whitechapel Mission is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 227905.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Working Lads Institute
- The Working Lads Institute of the Whitechapel Mission
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated