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

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.

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,570,596

Latest Expenditure

£1,623,279

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 81.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 17% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 29% 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

Donations & Legacies £1,337,470

Charitable Activities £148,896

Other Trading £0

Investments £7,480

Other Income £76,750

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,317,247

Raising Funds £110,576

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £195,456

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	£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
2020	£1,339,795	£1,263,632	£997,793	£7,226,428	£147,545	15 / 1226

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2024?

The Whitechapel Mission reported total income of £1.57m and reported expenditure of £1.62m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 83.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 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 7 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.