Tower Hamlets Law Centre
Tower Hamlets Law Centre exists to develop independent Law Centre services for the people of Tower Hamlets and East London. To provide access to justice and to facilitate the awareness of legal rights, particularly targeting the most disadvantaged members of the community
Activities & Mission
Tower Hamlets Law Centre exists to develop independent Law Centre services for the people of Tower Hamlets and East London. To provide access to justice and to facilitate the awareness of legal rights, particularly targeting the most disadvantaged members of the community
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 68% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 396). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £675,236 | £680,438 | £680,438 | £268,589 | £268,589 | 16 / 50 |
| 2024 | £613,551 | £615,649 | £615,649 | £273,791 | £273,791 | 15 / 50 |
| 2023 | £624,977 | £623,225 | £623,225 | £275,889 | £275,889 | 15 / 5 |
| 2022 | £637,188 | £566,866 | £566,866 | £274,137 | £274,137 | 16 / 5 |
| 2021 | £554,790 | £548,623 | £548,623 | £203,815 | £203,815 | 17 / 50 |
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Frequently asked questions about Tower Hamlets Law Centre
What does Tower Hamlets Law Centre do?
Tower Hamlets Law Centre exists to develop independent Law Centre services for the people of Tower Hamlets and East London. To provide access to justice and to facilitate the awareness of legal rights, particularly targeting the most disadvantaged members of the community
How much income did Tower Hamlets Law Centre report in 2025?
Tower Hamlets Law Centre reported total income of £675k and reported expenditure of £680k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Tower Hamlets Law Centre?
Tower Hamlets Law Centre has a program ratio of 100.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 396 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Tower Hamlets Law Centre registered as a charity?
Tower Hamlets Law Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 July 1983 as charity number 287282. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs Tower Hamlets Law Centre?
Tower Hamlets Law Centre is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Tower Hamlets Law Centre operate?
Tower Hamlets Law Centre operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Tower Hamlets Law Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Tower Hamlets Law Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 287282.
Details
St. Anne Street
off 789 Commercial Road
LONDON
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