Local Voice in the Community
Our mission is to put the voice of Tower Hamlets patients, carers, users and the local community at the centre of service planning, design and delivery. We give residents a stake in the local health and social care landscape to improve the health and well-being of the Borough. We support residents to navigate health and social care services and understand their journey.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net deficit of £8,028 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total income of £252,790 and expenditure of £260,818. Despite the deficit, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £254,466, which the trustees consider adequate to meet commitments if core funding were cancelled. The accounts state the charity is a going concern, though it acknowledges reliance on statutory Healthwatch funding and NHS grants.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received emoluments of more than £60,000” — page 15
“One employee received emoluments of more than £60,000” — page 15
“The Trustees have agreed a reserve policy, the focus of which is to ensure that the Charity could meet all its commitments in the event that the core contract from the local authorities was cancelled.”
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham | Procurement for Hammersmith and Fulham Local Healthwatch Service Provider | — | — |
Trustees
- Ashton McGregor Mr
- Bliss Micallef
- Christopher Ng
- John Patrick Houghton
- Naomi Goldberg
- Randal Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £253k | £261k |
| 30/06/2024 | £300k | £241k |
| 30/06/2023 | £304k | £202k |
| 30/06/2022 | £224k | £205k |
| 30/06/2021 | £225k | £223k |
Common questions
Is Local Voice in the Community financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net deficit of £8,028 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total income of £252,790 and expenditure of £260,818. Despite the deficit, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £254,466, which the trustees consider adequate to meet commitments if core funding were cancelled. The accounts state the charity is a going concern, though it acknowledges reliance on statutory Healthwatch funding and NHS grants. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of Local Voice in the Community earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | 1 | £748k |
| Kingsbury Charity | 1 | £35k |
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| WEMBLEY NATIONAL STADIUM TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| Community Foundation North East | 1 | £10k |
| THE TRIANGLE TRUST 1949 FUND | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- YOUR VOICE IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
- EARLY YEARS NETWORK TOWER HAMLETS
- Connected Voice
- ELDERS' VOICE
- TOWER HAMLETS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- PEOPLE'S VOICE MEDIA
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Voice in the Community | £253k | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUR VOICE IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EARLY YEARS NETWORK TOWER HAMLETS | £413k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Connected Voice | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ELDERS' VOICE | £302k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| TOWER HAMLETS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP | £1.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |