Little Village
Analysis
Little Village is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Little Village reported income of £4.0m and spending of £4.5m, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £2.8m to £4.0m (+43%), an average of +9.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 27%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Little Village sits at the 98th percentile: it is larger than about 98% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 98th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Salvation Army Retired Officers Allowance Scheme (£4.0m), War on Want (£4.0m) and United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities (£4.0m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 96%, investments 2.3% and charitable activities 1.6%. Charitable activities took 90% of spending and raising funds 9.6%. Reserves of £1.6m would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 69 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 96%
- Charitable activities 1.6%
- Trading 0.1%
- Investments 2.3%
In the charity's own words
Little Village makes a big difference to families with babies and young children living in poverty across London. Via our network of baby banks we pass on loved goods from one family to another (clothes, toys and equipment). Families either visit a Little Village hub, or items are packed with care and delivered to their home. We also connect families into a wider network of support.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Retired Officers Allowance Scheme | London | £4.0m |
| War on Want | London | £4.0m |
| United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities | London | £4.0m |
| The London Irish Centre | London | £4.1m |