The Leaside Trust
Analysis
The Leaside Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02859615). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Leaside Trust reported income of £289k and spending of £340k, spending 118% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £242k to £289k (+19%), an average of +4.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Leaside Trust sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Revive Church UK (£289k), Help the Homeless Leicester (£289k) and Full Life Church (Maltby) (£289k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Leaside Trust operates an outdoor activities centre on the River Lea in Hackney. Our mission is to serve our local community, especially its young people, by providing opportunities for education, personal development, recreation and excellence in outdoor activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Revive Church UK | High Peak | £289k |
| Help the Homeless Leicester | Ground Floor | £289k |
| Full Life Church (Maltby) | South Yorkshire | £289k |
| Volunteer Centre West Berkshire | Berkshire | £289k |