Amicus Trust
Also known as: Bedford Cyrenians Limited, Bedford Housing Link Limited, Bedfordshire Housing Link Limited, Bhl
Supporting single homeless people and enabling them to achieve and sustain an independent life.We provide Supported Accomodation. We provide support to get people into Education & EmploymentWe are also the Corporate Trustee of Charlotte Beaty's Almshouses
Activities & Mission
Supporting single homeless people and enabling them to achieve and sustain an independent life.We provide Supported Accomodation. We provide support to get people into Education & EmploymentWe are also the Corporate Trustee of Charlotte Beaty's Almshouses
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 83% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 87% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £8,448,980 | £8,759,439 | £8,758,299 | £6,203,599 | £5,918,306 | 98 / 0 |
| 2024 | £8,290,727 | £8,095,647 | £8,092,196 | £6,426,130 | £6,121,275 | 102 / 0 |
| 2023 | £7,504,800 | £6,877,683 | £6,876,521 | £5,694,966 | £5,429,529 | 92 / 1 |
| 2022 | £6,624,220 | £6,141,129 | £6,141,129 | £4,320,914 | £3,515,314 | 85 / 1 |
| 2021 | £6,281,512 | £5,327,579 | £5,327,579 | £3,842,424 | £2,192,693 | 80 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Amicus Trust
What does Amicus Trust do?
Supporting single homeless people and enabling them to achieve and sustain an independent life.We provide Supported Accomodation. We provide support to get people into Education & EmploymentWe are also the Corporate Trustee of Charlotte Beaty's Almshouses
How much income did Amicus Trust report in 2025?
Amicus Trust reported total income of £8.45m and reported expenditure of £8.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Amicus Trust?
Amicus Trust has a program ratio of 103.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Amicus Trust registered as a charity?
Amicus Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 February 1975 as charity number 268639. It has been registered for 51 years.
Who runs Amicus Trust?
Amicus Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Amicus Trust operate?
Amicus Trust operates across 7 areas, including Bedford, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Amicus Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Amicus Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 268639.
Details
104 Midland Road
BEDFORD
mk40 1QE
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Also governs 2 other charities
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Bedford Cyrenians Limited
- Bedford Housing Link Limited
- Bedfordshire Housing Link Limited
- Bhl
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated