The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Society for the Relief of Distress

Registered charity 207585 Registered since 1962

Operates: Throughout London

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Board DNA

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9
trustees on the board
9.2y median 8.5y
average tenure
15y
longest tenure
6
trustees past 6 years
7.4y
average years in governance
6 vs 2 portfolio
first-time trustees
0
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Disability 8The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 8The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty 8Education/training 2General Charitable Purposes 1

Gaps to watch

  • No commercial or business experience on the board
  • Several long-serving trustees could step down together
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Contact

Phone020 7371 8544
Address21 HARTSWOOD ROAD, LONDON, W12 9NE

Finances

£62,606 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2020£35,192£41,634
2021£37,870£35,428
2022£47,465£40,604
2023£52,905£44,025
2024£62,606£62,044

What it does

What

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Who

Children/young PeopleElderly/old PeoplePeople With Disabilities

How

Makes Grants To Individuals

Charitable objects

TO RELIEVE ALL CASES OF POVERTY, SICKNESS AND REAL DISTRESS IN THE CITY OF LONDON AND THE LONDON BOROUGHS SHOWN IN THE 'CIVIL AREA' BOX.

Governing document: CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 3RD FEBRUARY 1967

Trustees (9)

9trustees
0aged 70+

Connected charities (5)

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