The Weir Link
Analysis
The Weir Link is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 2006, 20 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05819428). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Weir Link reported income of £85k and spending of £103k, spending 122% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £60k to £85k (+41%), an average of +9.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 25%. Over the whole period it spent 129% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Weir Link sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Lifeline Help (£85k), All Nations Evangelical Church - Garden of Success (£85k) and Dzi Foundation UK (£85k).
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 Weir Link has transformed what was the derelict Weir Hall on the Weir Estate in Thornton Ward South London into a community centre and benefit for the whole community. Facilities provided include a Community Reception and Information area, an Adult Education Training Room, a Nursery providing full day-care and a drop-in creche, 2 offices, a meeting room and a kitchen.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeline Help | Manchester | £85k |
| All Nations Evangelical Church - Garden of Success | London | £85k |
| Dzi Foundation UK | Watford | £85k |
| Dudley Community Church | West Midlands | £85k |