Charities in Waltham Forest
There are 1,524 registered charities based in and around Waltham Forest. 971 of them (64%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are children and young people, education, and disability.
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What they work on
- Children and young people421
- Education332
- Disability168
- Poverty and hardship153
- Arts and heritage131
- Mental health63
- Overseas aid63
- Equality and human rights36
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 907 of the 1,524. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 933 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 Waltham Forest
5 of the 421 we found.
Waltham Forest Youth for Christ
E10 · Small charity, income under £100k
To work with Young People in schools and churches mainly in the Waltham Forest Area.
Waltham Forest Unit 347 of the Sea Cadet Corp
E4 · Small charity, income under £100k
To help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct using a nautical theme based on the customs of the Royal Navy.
Waltham Forest Scout District
E4 · Small charity, income under £100k
The District is part of the Greater London North East Scout County which provides Scouting to young people in the London Boroughs north east of the river Thames.The District seeks to provide advice and support for Scout…
Asian Youths and Parents Association (Waltham Forest)
E4 · Income under £10k
Organise regular meeting sessions of parents and young people.Hold education classes.Provide information and guidance to members and others.Hold social and cultural events with a view to promoting community cohesion and…
Waltham Forest Community Hub
E17 · Income £100k to £1m
Our Mission is to bring together and lead the community, providing opportunities and resources that value and empower all. Our objectives include:1. Developing a sustainable organisation.2. Tackling isolation and…
Education charities in Waltham Forest
5 of the 332 we found.
Waltham Forest Dyslexia Association
E17 · Small charity, income under £100k
Waltham Forest Dyslexia Association provides information on dyslexia which can be accessed via our helpline, our website or by emailing us.We also:- run literacy numeracy handwriting & touch typing classes- run training…
Waltham Forest Thuso in South Africa
E17 · Income under £10k
We raise money to support a feeding scheme for destitute pupils at Thuto Lesedi Secondary School. We also send books to assist development of school libraries, and send Solar study lamps. Thuto Lesedi Secondary school…
Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-wfcns Limited
E17 · Income £100k to £1m
Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter provides short-term accommodation, support and resettlement services for former rough sleepers and street homeless people in its hostel, known as 'Branches'. We provide advocacy,…
Waltham Forest Disability Resource Centre
E15 · Small charity, income under £100k
Waltham Forest Disability Resource Centre is a Limited company and charity set up in order to relieve disabled persons by the provision of services for them in order to help them reach their full potential.WFDRC is run…
Age UK Waltham Forest
E4 · Income £100k to £1m
Age UK Waltham Forest aims to improve the quality of life for older adults in Waltham Forest by providing direct services, campaigning for the rights of older people and participating in partnership working with…
Disability charities in Waltham Forest
5 of the 168 we found.
Waltham Forest Blind Association
E10 · Small charity, income under £100k
1)Drop In center activities to alleviate loneliness, 2) Providing weekly talking newspapers on audio tapes. 3) Taking blind and partially sighted people to various places of interest 4) providing advice and case work…
Tower Hamlets Mencap Society
E11 · Income under £10k
Promote the care, treatment and education of children and adults with learning disabilities.
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…
Daisies Kids Club
E5 · Small charity, income under £100k
Our Vision:Every child, regardless of ability, is celebrated, empowered, and equipped to thrive both in learning and in life.Our Mission:To create inclusive, nurturing spaces where children, particularly those with…
African Caribbean Women's Development Centre
E10 · Income under £10k
Inclusive Community Education and training. VDP/Volunteer Development Programme. Supplementary Schools Project. CASE: Advocacy & Support. UP! Project for people with learning disabilities. Community…
Poverty and hardship charities in Waltham Forest
5 of the 153 we found.
Waltham Forest Black People's Mental Health Association
E17 · Income £100k to £1m
To promote the preservation of mental health and to assist in relieving and rehabilitating persons suffering from mental disorder or conditions of emotional distress requiring advice or treatment. Assist such persons to…
Waltham Forests Young Peoples Housing Project
E17 · Income under £10k
The charity was set up in April 1987 to provide good quality, temporary supported accommodation for young single homeless males and females mainly of African/Caribbean origin. There has been a temporary cessation of…
Martha House Association
E5 · Small charity, income under £100k
Our charitable objects are to relieve poverty and financial hardship among refugees, asylum seekers, migrant workers and their dependents living in London by providing housing, pastoral and practical support. We carry…
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,…
Linas Hachesed
E5 · Small charity, income under £100k
The relief of poverty or financial hardship, either generally or individually, of people living in israel by making grants of money for providing or paying for food, clothing, accommodation and other items services or…
Arts and heritage charities in Waltham Forest
5 of the 131 we found.
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.
The Alvarez Chamber Orchestra
E17 · Income under £10k
To promote and encourage an appreciation of contemporary classical music. To organize an annual composition competition for all ages and nationalities with the award of 2 cash prizes and an appraisal of each entry by Dr…
Woodford Symphony Orchestra
E11 · Income under £10k
Recruiting local amateur musicians to rehearse and perform 3 concerts per year and other local appearances.
Rhum and Clay Theatre Company Ltd
E17 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity is an arts based theatre company.
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.
Mental health charities in Waltham Forest
5 of the 63 we found.
Independent Newham User's Forum (Mental Health)
E15 · Income £100k to £1m
To support people with mental health needs in east london
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…
Chasdei Tovim Me'oros
E5 · Income under £10k
The charity aims to relieve poverty, financial hardship, and associated social and emotional challenges among individuals and families in need, particularly within the orthodox jewish community. this will be achieved…
Safa Place
E10 · Income under £10k
Safaplace is an young charity that aims to support the positive mental health and wellbeing of students in Stoke Newington School and young people in the wider community.Our aims are to:1. Support positive mental health…
Small charities in Waltham Forest
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.
Hope in Jesus
N17 · Small charity, income under £100k
We are a Christian Church willing to expand the word of God to the Spanish and English speakers community living in the area of Haringey. We believe that trough the faith those individuals could coexist with respect.…
19th Epping Forest South Scout Group
E11 · Small charity, income under £100k
Scout, cub and beaver troops. Organise activities as described by Scout Association.
Pride in Stem
E17 · Small charity, income under £100k
Pride in STEM organises talks, events, and conferences showcasing LGBTQIA people in STEM. It also produces digital content to achieve the aims of the charity.
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…
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…
Latifa Khatun Memorial Trust
E11 · Small charity, income under £100k
Running an orphanage in Bangladesh.
Suqya Foundation
E5 · Small charity, income under £100k
General Charitable Purposes
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.
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How many charities are there in Waltham Forest?
There are 1,524 registered charities based in and around Waltham Forest. 971 of them (64%) 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 Waltham Forest work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (421), education (332), and disability (168). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 907 of the 1,524, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Waltham Forest?
Local charities in and around Waltham Forest have 15,520 volunteers between them. That's what 933 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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