TOWER HAMLETS MISSION
Working with people suffering from alcohol and/or drug dependency, who are homeless, or in danger of becoming homeless and are receiving state benefits. Our aim is to enable them to break the cycle of chronic addiction definitively and to rebuild purposeful, stable lives through the provision of high quality, comprehensive, and long term residential therapy, rehabilitation and resettlement.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's total net assets decreased by £24,541 to stand at £2,674,198, with unrestricted general funds reduced to £2,652,663. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting four months of average costs, supported by a strategic reserve of £80,873 held in cash, alongside significant fixed assets valued at £2,754,568. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“In addition it seeks to achieve a general reserve to cover working capital requirements and four months average costs.” — page 6
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House CE001468
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Charis Primary Programme: Good
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/09/2015)
Trustees
- Dan Richterchair
- Dr Timothy Robson
- Elizabeth Lamont
- Gareth Roach
- SIMON KEMPSON
- Simon Cobbin
- Tamara Bennett
- Vincent Buchanan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £782k | £808k |
| 31/03/2024 | £775k | £767k |
| 31/03/2023 | £694k | £739k |
| 31/03/2022 | £672k | £630k |
| 31/03/2021 | £669k | £634k |
Common questions
Is TOWER HAMLETS MISSION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's total net assets decreased by £24,541 to stand at £2,674,198, with unrestricted general funds reduced to £2,652,663. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting four months of average costs, supported by a strategic reserve of £80,873 held in cash, alongside significant fixed assets valued at £2,754,568. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Cobbin Floyd Ltd.
Who funds TOWER HAMLETS MISSION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TOWER HAMLETS MISSION as a grant recipient include THE MARIE CELESTE SAMARITAN SOCIETY, INNER LONDON MAGISTRATES COURT POOR BOX, SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST, THE HORNERS CHARITY FUND, THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MARIE CELESTE SAMARITAN SOCIETY | FY2025 | £20k | Support for RLH patients |
| THE MARIE CELESTE SAMARITAN SOCIETY | FY2024 | £15k | Support for RLH patients |
| THE MARIE CELESTE SAMARITAN SOCIETY | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE MARIE CELESTE SAMARITAN SOCIETY | FY2022 | £9k | Grants to institutions |
| INNER LONDON MAGISTRATES COURT POOR BOX | FY2025 | £5k | |
| SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE HORNERS CHARITY FUND | FY2021 | £5k | Grants from General Funds |
| THE HORNERS CHARITY FUND | FY2022 | £5k | General charitable purposes |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £800 | |
| INNER LONDON MAGISTRATES COURT POOR BOX | FY2024 | £0 | |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £-3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Bridge Foundation | 26/11/2015 | £20k | Grant to Tower Hamlets Mission |