You Make IT
Also known as: Ladies WHO L-Earn, Lwl
We run a 6-month long You Make It holistic programme empowering young, unemployed and underemployed women, with the confidence, networks, skills, knowledge and experiences needed to break out of poverty into financially independent lives with reflect greater integration with the social and cultural life of their city. Beneficiaries are largely from Hackney and Tower Hamlets.
Activities & Mission
We run a 6-month long You Make It holistic programme empowering young, unemployed and underemployed women, with the confidence, networks, skills, knowledge and experiences needed to break out of poverty into financially independent lives with reflect greater integration with the social and cultural life of their city. Beneficiaries are largely from Hackney and Tower Hamlets.
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
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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 | £294,875 | £403,869 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £363,447 | £409,881 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2023 | £402,442 | £365,123 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2022 | £399,648 | £278,853 | 0 / 105 | |||
| 2021 | £371,609 | £288,338 | 0 / 117 |
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Frequently asked questions about You Make IT
What does You Make IT do?
We run a 6-month long You Make It holistic programme empowering young, unemployed and underemployed women, with the confidence, networks, skills, knowledge and experiences needed to break out of poverty into financially independent lives with reflect greater integration with the social and cultural life of their city. Beneficiaries are largely from Hackney and Tower Hamlets.
How much income did You Make IT report in 2025?
You Make IT reported total income of £295k and reported expenditure of £404k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was You Make IT registered as a charity?
You Make IT was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 September 2014 as charity number 1158572. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs You Make IT?
You Make IT is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Liana Rose Shamash. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does You Make IT operate?
You Make IT operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is You Make IT a registered charity?
Yes — You Make IT is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158572.
Details
8 Lee Street
LONDON
E8 4DY
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Also Known As
- Ladies WHO L-Earn
- Lwl
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- 30 July 2026
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