THE WHITECHAPEL MISSION
Daycentre for the homeless
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made an operating deficit of £51,956, with total recurrent costs rising to £1,623,279 while income increased to £1,570,596. Free reserves stood at £136,844, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of three months' expenditure. The trustees note that demand for services has increased significantly, causing costs to outstrip income, and rely on promises of support from the Methodist Church to maintain going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned between £60,001 and £70,000 during the year” — page 30
“One employee earned between £60,001 and £70,000 during the year” — page 30
“The Trustees would like to maintain a free reserve equivalent to three months expenditure (net of depreciation and gifts in kind) for these purposes.”
“The Trustees consider that the charity's funds should have little exposure to risk. Accordingly the charity has minimal investments not held on bank deposit to allow ready access to monies as and when required.” — page 8
“The charity has close links to the Methodist Church who also retain legal ownership of the Mission's freehold building. No Methodists grants were received during the year (2023: No Methodists grants were received ).” — page 35
“The daughter of the key managment also worked in the charity during the year in the communications team and earned £41,465 including employer's pension and National Insurance contributions (2023: £40,905).” — page 35
“The charity has close links to the Methodist Church who also retain legal ownership of the Mission's freehold building. No Methodists grants were received during the year (2023: No Methodists grants were received ).” — page 35
“The daughter of the key managment also worked in the charity during the year in the communications team and earned £41,465 including employer's pension and National Insurance contributions (2023: £40,905).” — page 35
“The charity has close links to the Methodist Church who also retain legal ownership of the Mission's freehold building. No Methodists grants were received during the year (2023: No Methodists grants were received ).” — page 35
“The daughter of the key managment also worked in the charity during the year in the communications team and earned £41,465 including employer's pension and National Insurance contributions (2023: £40,905).” — page 35
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2023) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2024).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/10/2025)
Trustees
- Michael Spurrchair
- Cheryl Gurnham
- Dr Keith Aldred PHD, CPFA
- Louis Colley
- PETER JACKSON BUTT BSC MBCS
- Paul Hornsby
- Rev Jennifer Hunter Smith
- Rev Jenny Ann Impey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £1.3m | £1.5m |
| 31/10/2024 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
| 31/10/2023 | £1.4m | £1.5m |
| 31/10/2022 | £1.4m | £1.3m |
| 31/10/2021 | £1.6m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is THE WHITECHAPEL MISSION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made an operating deficit of £51,956, with total recurrent costs rising to £1,623,279 while income increased to £1,570,596. Free reserves stood at £136,844, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of three months' expenditure. The trustees note that demand for services has increased significantly, causing costs to outstrip income, and rely on promises of support from the Methodist Church to maintain going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Clay Ratnage Strevens & Hills.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE WHITECHAPEL MISSION earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE WHITECHAPEL MISSION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE WHITECHAPEL MISSION as a grant recipient include IRWIN MITCHELL CHARITIES FOUNDATION, THE CLARKSON FOUNDATION, THE CITY CHARITY TRUST, THE JAN AND CATHERINE NASMYTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
Charities like this
- THE WHITELEY HOMES TRUST
- Church Homeless Charity
- HOMELESS ACTION
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WHITEHAWK
- CHARLES THOMPSON'S MISSION
- HOLY TRINITY NIGHT SHELTER & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WHITECHAPEL MISSION | £1.3m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE WHITELEY HOMES TRUST | £6.9m | £120,000 - £129,999 | 4 | above | — | no doubt |
| Church Homeless Charity | £421k | — | 0 | above | 19.0% | no doubt |
| HOMELESS ACTION | £3.8m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WHITEHAWK | £315k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CHARLES THOMPSON'S MISSION | £217k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |