ISLAND HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Island House is a community centre providing education classes for adults; youth and family support projects; health promotion activities; and opportunities for inter-faith dialogue. Meeting rooms and offices are available for local community groups and charities that complement the work of the centre. A chapel offers Christian worship in the tradition of the United Reformed Church.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £9,561, marking the first surplus since 2016. Total income increased by 53% to £260,806, driven by significant growth in grant and trading income. The trustees report that resources are adequate to continue operations on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“We are working to increase these again as soon as possible.”
Trustees
- Kristin Papasolomonteschair
- Anthony O'Llivitore Davis
- David Hudson Mann
- Dinah Grace Rodell
- Morlai Kargbo
- Robert John Lambden
- Thomas Andrew Georgiou
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £261k | £251k |
| 31/12/2023 | £176k | £198k |
| 31/12/2022 | £147k | £182k |
| 31/12/2021 | £154k | £202k |
| 31/12/2020 | £208k | £279k |
Common questions
Is ISLAND HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £9,561, marking the first surplus since 2016. Total income increased by 53% to £260,806, driven by significant growth in grant and trading income. The trustees report that resources are adequate to continue operations on a going concern basis. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ISLAND HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ISLAND HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE as a grant recipient include EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, WAKEFIELD AND TETLEY TRUST, The Merchant Taylors' Foundation, LONDON CATALYST, THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £20k | Tackling pensioner poverty |
| WAKEFIELD AND TETLEY TRUST | FY2022 | £19k | Towards additional advice sessions |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | SKILLS: ESOL, IT and Employment Project |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | Tackling pensioner poverty |
| The Merchant Taylors' Foundation | FY2022 | £10k | Small Grants Scheme |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £9k | Community projects for residents |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £6k | SKILLS (Seniors) |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | Skills and advice project |
| LONDON CATALYST | FY2025 | £5k | Mindfulness & exercise classes to disadvantaged people. |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | Mind, Body & Spirit Project Costs |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | Body, Mind & Spirit Project |
| THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £700 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/09/2025 | £20k | Community Skills |
| City Bridge Foundation | 31/01/2025 | £25k | Grant to Island House Community Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/06/2024 | £20k | Community training - SKILLS |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/04/2023 | £10k | SKILLS |
| City Bridge Foundation | 03/05/2022 | £48k | Grant to Island House Community Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2021 | £5k | Time to Play and Craft Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/04/2021 | £10k | Refresh: Body Mind & Spirit |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/03/2019 | £10k | Active East Enders |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2010 | £10k | Next Course - Youth Training Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/09/2006 | £2k | YAA Project |