Kahaila Ltd
Analysis
Kahaila Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, accommodation/housing and religious activities, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07356380). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Kahaila Ltd reported income of £577k and spending of £525k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £359k to £577k (+61%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Kahaila Ltd 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 Saheli (£575k), Tai Pawb (£580k) and Thundersley Congregational Church (£574k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 99% and donations and legacies 1.0%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.7%. Reserves of £80k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 15 people.
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 1.0%
- Charitable activities 99%
- Investments 0.0%
In the charity's own words
Kahaila is a Christian charity, church & cafe on Brick Lane. Kahaila builds community, offering church services, supper clubs, arts events, and more. Kahaila is committed to making a positive social impact. Kahaila's Women's Projects provide accommodation for survivors of sex trafficking, training & employment and life skills courses in a woman's prison & the community.
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Saheli | Manchester | £575k |
| Tai Pawb | East Moors Road | £580k |
| Thundersley Congregational Church | Benfleet | £574k |
| Fair Ways Foundation | Hampshire | £581k |