Union Chapel Project
Union Chapel is an independent secular charity operating within the church building. It has a dual charitable remit to restore the building and to open it up to arts, community and heritage interest. We also run a in house centre called Margins, offering hot meals, winter shelter and advice to people on the margins of society.
Activities & Mission
Union Chapel is an independent secular charity operating within the church building. It has a dual charitable remit to restore the building and to open it up to arts, community and heritage interest. We also run a in house centre called Margins, offering hot meals, winter shelter and advice to people on the margins of society.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 14% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 153). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 64% of UK Heritage 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 | £2,537,604 | £2,200,687 | £1,027,156 | £1,271,580 | £385,070 | 33 / 25 |
| 2024 | £1,880,911 | £1,719,304 | £900,672 | £934,663 | £421,564 | 38 / 25 |
| 2023 | £1,509,253 | £1,747,993 | £1,147,230 | £773,056 | £220,517 | 40 / 100 |
| 2022 | £1,315,715 | £1,020,385 | £837,317 | £1,011,795 | £101,192 | 41 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,277,854 | £1,249,393 | £685,473 | £716,465 | £127,492 | 59 / 65 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Union Chapel Project
What does Union Chapel Project do?
Union Chapel is an independent secular charity operating within the church building. It has a dual charitable remit to restore the building and to open it up to arts, community and heritage interest. We also run a in house centre called Margins, offering hot meals, winter shelter and advice to people on the margins of society.
How much income did Union Chapel Project report in 2025?
Union Chapel Project reported total income of £2.54m and reported expenditure of £2.20m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Union Chapel Project?
Union Chapel Project has a program ratio of 40.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 153 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Union Chapel Project registered as a charity?
Union Chapel Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 March 1992 as charity number 1010166. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Union Chapel Project?
Union Chapel Project 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 Union Chapel Project operate?
Union Chapel Project operates in Islington, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Union Chapel Project a registered charity?
Yes — Union Chapel Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1010166.
Details
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N1 2UN
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated