Charities in Redbridge

There are 1,435 registered charities based in and around Redbridge. 953 of them (66%) 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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Redbridge in numbers

1,435
registered charities in and around the area
66%
are small, with an income under £100,000
13,189
volunteers give their time to local charities

What they work on

  • Children and young people376
  • Education297
  • Poverty and hardship159
  • Disability152
  • Overseas aid82
  • Arts and heritage68
  • Mental health58
  • Older people46

We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 827 of the 1,435. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 879 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 Redbridge

5 of the 376 we found.

  1. Redbridge District Scout Council

    E11 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The District has 33 Scout Groups for young people from 6 to 14 years and 8 Explorer Scout Units for those between 14 and 18 years. Regular meetings both indoor and outdoor enable members to enjoy varied and progressive…

  2. Healthwatch Redbridge

    IG2 · Income £100k to £1m

    HWR gives children, young people and adults a powerful voice ? making sure their views and experiences are heard by those who run, plan and regulate health and social care services. Healthwatch actively seeks views from…

  3. Redbridge Foster Care Association

    IG6 · Income under £10k

    To support the council's most vulnerable children living away from home and residing in foster care.To promote improvement in the quality of services given to children in care.To advance the education of the general…

  4. Redbridge Jewish School Charity

    IG6 · Small charity, income under £100k

    King Solomon High School is a voluntary- aided secondary school; its object are to further the education, including religious, social and physical,of children attending the school under the religious direction of the…

  5. Redbridge Education Partnership

    IG5 · Income £100k to £1m

    Redbridge Education Partnership works on behalf of its 51 member schools to provide best value training and support services for the benefit of all pupils in its schools.

Education charities in Redbridge

5 of the 297 we found.

  1. Redbridge Education & Social Welfare Support Group

    IG1 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Some of our main are:healthy eating classes, swimming, keep fit and classes, drop in session, ESOL classes, support members with other training needs and job searching.

  2. Redbridge Tamil Society

    RM6 · Income under £10k

    Promoting tamil culture, education, training and other sports activities for the community.

  3. The Redbridge Music Lounge

    IG8 · Small charity, income under £100k

    We run weekly sessions where those who attend participate in the playing of a wide variety of music genre and styles. In every 3 hour session session there are at least 3 new pieces of music. The Redbridge Music Lounge…

  4. Redbridge and District University of the Third Age

    IG6 · Small charity, income under £100k

    We help retired people with social, educational & recreational activities. Our groups cover history, languages, art, music & general discussion. Our games groups cover bridge, karaoke, scrabble & backgammon & there are…

  5. Bridging Educational Gaps

    IG8 · Income under £10k

    BEG engages in activities aimed at advancing the education of the African and African-Caribbean people.These include but not limited to the following:- raise educational awareness in the African and African-Caribbean…

Poverty and hardship charities in Redbridge

5 of the 159 we found.

  1. Redbridge Foodbank

    IG1 · Income £100k to £1m

    Provide emergency food and hygiene parcels to those living in poverty

  2. Redbridge Citizens Advice Bureau

    IG1 · Income £100k to £1m

    Our services are free, confidential, independent & impartial, providing advice & information in Redbridge. We campaign to influence the development of social policies & ensure individuals do not suffer through lack of…

  3. 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,…

  4. 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…

  5. Yesus Menna Educational and Support Service for the Deaf Foundation

    E11 · Income under £10k

    The relief of those in need, by way of disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages and the advancement of education in Ethiopia, through the provision of: I. Education for students aged 5 - 17 who are deaf or…

Disability charities in Redbridge

5 of the 152 we found.

  1. Disability Redbridge

    IG1 · Income under £10k

    Encourages and supports disabled people of all ages and backgrounds to fully participate in society.Provides a shopmobility service for those with mobility problemsGives advice and information on disability services and…

  2. Redbridge Forum

    IG1 · Income £100k to £1m

    We work with groups and individuals to improve the quality of life for people with a learning disability and/or ASD and their carers in Redbridge and the neighbouring boroughs. We share information through our Website,…

  3. Tower Hamlets Mencap Society

    E11 · Income under £10k

    Promote the care, treatment and education of children and adults with learning disabilities.

  4. Brookfield Association

    IG8 · Income under £10k

    Brookfield Association is the Parent/Teachers Association for Brookfield House Special school. The school looks after children aged 3-19 with a wide range of physical disabilities, learning disabilities, complex medical…

  5. The Epping Forest Sunflower Group

    IG7 · Income under £10k

    Provision of once weekly social activities that benefit members, provide respite for carers and promote volunteering for people with learning disabilities. Fine weather outings and sensory walks in local nature reserves…

Overseas aid charities in Redbridge

5 of the 82 we found.

  1. Redbridge Islamic Centre

    IG2 · Income £100k to £1m

    Provides religious services to the Muslim community in order to promote Islamic culture and teachings to foster better understanding, tolerance, diversity, peace and social cohesion. Provides humanitarian service to…

  2. Rafah International

    IG11 · Income £100k to £1m

    Rafah International provides humanitarian aid to the impoverished people of Yemen and the victims of conflict and natural disasters. It also supports teachers students and educational institutes.

  3. Helping in Need

    IG1 · Income under £10k

    1. Promotes gender equality and empowers women in developing countries by providing access to education, skills training, and microfinance programs. 2. Supports initiatives that address child poverty and offers…

  4. Ihope Foundation

    IG1 · Income under £10k

    iHope Foundation is a charity with general charitable purposes. Our main mission is the relief of poverty by providing basic human necessities such as food and water in developing countries.

  5. The Ansar Burney Welfare Trust International (UK)

    IG8 · Income under £10k

    The charity is Human and Civil Rights organisation working for Human Rights, human dignity, Anti-human trafficking, Anti-Slavery, humanitarian aid, Women and Children Rights, including shelter, medicines, legal…

Arts and heritage charities in Redbridge

4 of the 68 we found.

  1. Redbridge Bengali Association

    IG5 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To relieve isolation among Bangladeshi community, particularly the elderly.To promote Bangladeshi cultural heritage.To promote healthy living through medical information seminars.To arrange regular seminars on various…

  2. Woodford Symphony Orchestra

    E11 · Income under £10k

    Recruiting local amateur musicians to rehearse and perform 3 concerts per year and other local appearances.

  3. Logos Theatre Company

    IG6 · Income under £10k

    Production of classic plays

  4. The Gatehouse Theatre Club

    E11 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Non-professional cultural and arts activities mainly concerning the theatre. Performances take place in North London (indoors) and at the Minack Open Air Theatre in Cornwall.

Small charities in Redbridge

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.

  1. Able Foundation

    IG1 · Income under £10k

    Provision of support for those in need by reason of Disability, Age, Youth. By the provision of welfare and support, health and social care, housing, employment and enterprise support.

  2. 19th Epping Forest South Scout Group

    E11 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Scout, cub and beaver troops. Organise activities as described by Scout Association.

  3. Bible Path Christian Ministries

    E11 · Income under £10k

    To advance the christian faith.to relieve persons who are in conditions of need/hardship or who are young/aged/sick and to relieve the distress caused.to promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes.to work with…

  4. Latifa Khatun Memorial Trust

    E11 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Running an orphanage in Bangladesh.

  5. Zanzibar Relief

    E18 · Income under £10k

    To provide relief to victims of natural disasters and man made disasters worldwide regardless of colour, race ,ethnicity and to facilitate rehabilitation back into communities by providing sustainable aid concentrating…

  6. The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Christ Ambassadors Assembly

    E11 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Worship services twice a weekAll night prayer meetingsKoinonia (monthly) - a special day for all children in the communityYouth Church / Meetings for young peopleWomen's Meetings for all women and those with various…

  7. The Old Bancroftians' Association Sixth Form Scholarship Trust

    IG2 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Support of students at Bancofts School within parameters of Trust Deed

  8. Abbess Adelicia Charity

    IG8 · Small charity, income under £100k

    In 1981, following various negotiations and proposals between the present Chairman of the Abbess Adelicia Charity and the then Lord Salisbury (since deceased) the owner of the Ilford Hospital Chapel complex, the site,…

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Questions people ask

How many charities are there in Redbridge?

There are 1,435 registered charities based in and around Redbridge. 953 of them (66%) 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 Redbridge work on?

The most common causes are children and young people (376), education (297), and poverty and hardship (159). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 827 of the 1,435, so the real numbers are higher.

How many people volunteer for charities in Redbridge?

Local charities in and around Redbridge have 13,189 volunteers between them. That's what 879 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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