Unity Centre of South London
Analysis
Unity Centre of South London is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in August 1983, 43 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Unity Centre of South London reported income of £23k and spending of £22k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £13k to £23k (+71%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 103%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Unity Centre of South London sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Newhaven Gig Rowing Club (Sussex) (£23k), The Association of Friends of Zetland Court (£23k) and Health and Wellbeing Trust Limited (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Unity South is a charity based in Balham. The organisation provides a community space for people from all parts of London to come in and gain access to services, make friends and share their concerns. Activities run at the centre include Christian worship, counselling, community meeting space, health access and healthy living and old people's project. The centre is open from Monday to Sunday.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Newhaven Gig Rowing Club (Sussex) | East Sussex | £23k |
| The Association of Friends of Zetland Court | Bournemouth | £23k |
| Health and Wellbeing Trust Limited | Pill | £23k |
| Bassenthwaite Parish Room | Cumbria | £23k |