Dons Local Action Group
Analysis
Dons Local Action Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Dons Local Action Group reported income of £1.6m and spending of £1.5m, spending 97% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2024 to March 2025, income grew from £800k to £1.6m (+97%), an average of +97% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 97%. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Dons Local Action Group sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 95th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Graeae Theatre Company Limited (£1.6m), Navnat Vanik Association of the United Kingdom (£1.6m) and Bede House Association (£1.6m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 71%, trading 16% and donations and legacies 13%. Charitable activities took 89% of spending and raising funds 9.6%. Reserves of £471k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 3 people.
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 13%
- Charitable activities 71%
- Trading 16%
- Investments 0.9%
In the charity's own words
We exist to fight the effects of poverty in Southwest London. We collect and distribute food, tech and furniture for and to those who need it.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Graeae Theatre Company Limited | London | £1.6m |
| Navnat Vanik Association of the United Kingdom | Hayes | £1.6m |
| Bede House Association | London | £1.6m |
| Leyton Orient Trust | London | £1.6m |