Efa London
Analysis
Efa London is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in December 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, economic/community development/employment and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under human rights and equality. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06909738). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Efa London reported income of £564k and spending of £531k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income fell from £623k to £564k (-9.5%), an average of -2.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income rose by 24%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 700 England and Wales charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, Efa London sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dpi - Democratic Progress Institute (£560k), The Motherhood Plan (£568k) and Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support (£552k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 73% and charitable activities 27%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £242k would cover about 5 months of spending at that rate. It employed 9 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 73%
- Charitable activities 27%
- Investments 0.5%
In the charity's own words
EFA London provides ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes for migrants in London. We work with institutions, such as schools, trade unions, community centres or faith organisations to set up courses. We encourage our participants to use their language and literacy skills to identify and bring about positive changes in their communities, for their families and themselves.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dpi - Democratic Progress Institute | London | £560k |
| The Motherhood Plan | London | £568k |
| Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support | Plymouth | £552k |
| Just Society Trust | London | £587k |