Charities in Newham
There are 1,242 registered charities based in and around Newham. 836 of them (67%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are children and young people, education, and poverty and hardship.
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What they work on
- Children and young people335
- Education239
- Poverty and hardship145
- Disability127
- Arts and heritage94
- Mental health81
- Overseas aid58
- Homelessness34
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 752 of the 1,242. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 749 local charities under £1 million a year that file an annual return, from the returns held in October 2026. Data from the Charity Commission register, last refreshed in June 2026.
Charities for children and young people in Newham
5 of the 335 we found.
Newham Youth for Christ
E15 · Small charity, income under £100k
Newham YFC seeks to help young people to discover and deepen Christian faith and equip local churches across Newham to develop sustainable, effective youth ministry
Newham Youth Steel Band
E15 · Income under £10k
Teaching the community the art of playing a musical instrument called the steel pan.
Newham, J T Cornwell Vc, Unit 232, Sea Cadets Corps
E6 · Income under £10k
The activities and aims of the cadets is to gain additional support and training in the below areas to enhance and support the young people in gaining life long skills.
Newham Boys' Club
E13 · Small charity, income under £100k
We are committed to improving opportunities for young people in a structured and disciplined environment. We educate them through boxing training so as to develop their physical and mental capacities and help them to…
Les Petits Bilingues De Newham
E16 · Small charity, income under £100k
The purpose of Les Petits Bilingues de Newham is the advancement of education for the public benefit byproviding French-speaking and non-French-speaking children from the ages of 5 to 16 plus living in EastLondon with…
Education charities in Newham
5 of the 239 we found.
Newham People’s Trust Fund
E16 · Small charity, income under £100k
The relief of cases of hardship, support of entry to work, educational progression and general cases of benevolence.
Newham Riding School and Association Limited
E6 · Income £100k to £1m
Therapeutic and recreational horse riding for disabled people. Recreational and sporting horse riding and stable management. Training to local young adults leading to professional qualifications as riding instructors.
Newham Community Project
E7 · Income £100k to £1m
The principle activity of the charity is to provide community facilities to members of the public, in particular the youth.
St Francis' Fund (Newham)
E15 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the education of the pupils at Francis' Catholic Primary School, Newham by providing and assisting in the provision of educational, recreational and other charitable facilities in augmentation of the funds…
Newham Foundation
E6 · Income £100k to £1m
To advance education in the London Borough of Newham by providing learning facilities to enable the education of young people and mature students.
Poverty and hardship charities in Newham
5 of the 145 we found.
Bridges Homeless Support (Newham)
E13 · Small charity, income under £100k
Bridges supports homeless and vulnerably housed people in Newham. The principal services are regular drop-in events on Saturday and Monday each week, providing safety, food, clothing, healthcare, and other forms of…
Newham Foodbank
E6 · Small charity, income under £100k
Providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in need and/or for distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty; such other…
Hope 2 Humanity
E7 · Income £100k to £1m
A) to relieve poverty or financial hardship, for people living in greater london area (including a foodbank) b) to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation,…
Orphan Welfare Trust
E3 · Small charity, income under £100k
The advancement of education and the preservation and protection of health and the relief of financial hardship among poor and orphaned children in bangladesh, particularly but not exclusively by the provision of…
Mawanella Association
E7 · Income under £10k
The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship to those living in the mawanella region of sri lanka, or from the mawanella region but living in england, by providing grants or providing /assisting in the…
Disability charities in Newham
5 of the 127 we found.
Newham Welfare Trust
E15 · Income under £10k
Newham Welfare Trust provides support for children and elderly persons with disabilities, disadvantaged women, widows, orphans and homeless persons. It provides educational activities and training in sports, Arts,…
Newham Talking Newspaper Association
E7 · Income under £10k
Record and Distribute weekly C.D.s of local News to about 40 blind or sight-impaired residents of the Borough of Newham.
Independent Newham User's Forum (Mental Health)
E15 · Income £100k to £1m
To support people with mental health needs in east london
Newham Muslim Safety Forum
E13 · Income under £10k
Food bank support for those in need
Newham Chinese Association
E6 · Small charity, income under £100k
We run a variety of health and fitness classes for elderly chinese in the communityincluding chair based exercises for the elderly We run Healthy eating classes including nutrition and cooking skills and health…
Arts and heritage charities in Newham
5 of the 94 we found.
Newham New Deal Partnership
E16 · Income £100k to £1m
Community development and regeneration agent across London Borough of Newham and East London. Services include arts and heritage projects, digital inclusion projects and an accredited Good Neighbours home visiting…
Theatre Design Course Limited
E3 · Income £100k to £1m
The advancement of public education in design in all the performing arts.
South East London Orchestra
E15 · Small charity, income under £100k
SELO rehearses for and performs a number of orchestral music concerts a year, primarily in Beckenham.
East End Women's Museum
E13 · Income under £10k
A public history project to record share and celebrate women's stories from East London's history
London Gay Symphony Orchestra
E3 · Small charity, income under £100k
The LGSO is the oldest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender orchestra in the UK. We welcome anyone whatever their sexuality. The Orchestra prides itself on being run by its members: a repertoire committee chooses the…
Mental health charities in Newham
5 of the 81 we found.
Maternal Mental Health Alliance
E16 · Income £100k to £1m
The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) is a collaborative network with a vision to see every mother and birthing person across the UK receive excellent mental health care before, during and after pregnancy -…
Alternatives Trust East London
E7 · Income £100k to £1m
Alternatives provides mental health and holistic wellbeing support to marginalised women, and by extension their families, living in Newham. We do this by offering free and accessible talking therapy, through advocacy…
True Ambassadors
E7 · Small charity, income under £100k
1) The prevention or relief of poverty throughout England by providing items and services to individuals in need and signposting to relevant services to prevent or relieve poverty.2) The relief of the mental health…
Care in Mind
E16 · Income £100k to £1m
Helping clients with mental health problems identify barriers that prevent them from securing employment. Care in Minddraws up a support plan and this is worked through
East London School of Classical Music
E3 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote the art and training of classical music for the public benefit, in particular (but not exclusively) supporting children and families from black and ethnic minorities. To help support families in severe…
Small charities in Newham
Most charities here are small, often a few volunteers doing good work close to home, and few of them can afford to advertise. Each of these has an income under £100,000 a year and has reported its accounts recently.
Heirs of Abundance Ministry
E15 · Income under £10k
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN FAITHThe Ministry meet regular to pray, worship and study the word of God from the Bible and the people from all background…
Foundation for Renewal and Fora
E15 · Income under £10k
To relieve poverty and sickness and to advance education amongst ugandans resident in the united kingdom and elsewhere.
King's Church,barking
IG11 · Small charity, income under £100k
Religious activities as a christian church, working within the local community and providing support for other charitable bodies and ventures, based locally, nationally and overseas.
Birdline UK Limited
E16 · Small charity, income under £100k
The nationwide rescue and re-homing of unwanted Parrots.
Ambedkar International Mission
IG11 · Income under £10k
Amebdkar International Mission caters to the religious needs of the Buddhist Community primarily in East London but also has affiliates in other cities and towns. The organisation is founded after DR B R Ambedkar who…
Emmanuel Olusegun Foundation
E12 · Income under £10k
Education/TrainingThe Prevention or relief of PovertyAccommodation/Housing Makes grants to individualsProvides buildings/facilities/open spaceProvides advocacy/advice/information
East London Community Sports Association
E15 · Small charity, income under £100k
Providing education/training/sport/creastion and recreation to children/young persons/general public within buildings/facilities/open space
The Archbishop Janani Luwum Trust UK
E15 · Income under £10k
In the UK we provide religious activities in memory of Janani Luwum, and information about him. In Africa we link with parishes and others who provide buildings, facilities, services and staff for religious activities,…
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How many charities are there in Newham?
There are 1,242 registered charities based in and around Newham. 836 of them (67%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The figures come from the Charity Commission register for England and Wales, last refreshed in June 2026, and count charities by their registered address.
What do charities in Newham work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (335), education (239), and poverty and hardship (145). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 752 of the 1,242, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Newham?
Local charities in and around Newham have 15,722 volunteers between them. That's what 749 charities with an income under £1 million a year told the Charity Commission in their latest annual return. Charities with an income under £10,000 don't have to report it, so the real number is higher.
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