Avocet Trust
We purchase and commission domestic housing appropiate to our client needs.A range of normal life activities are offered to clients.Holiday facilities are also offered to our clients with financial support from the trust.We provide a range of community support services.
Activities & Mission
We purchase and commission domestic housing appropiate to our client needs.A range of normal life activities are offered to clients.Holiday facilities are also offered to our clients with financial support from the trust.We provide a range of community support services.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 71% 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 54% 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 | £8,030,039 | £7,959,254 | £7,959,254 | £3,966,304 | £3,966,304 | 284 / 0 |
| 2024 | £7,068,396 | £7,171,094 | £7,171,094 | £4,109,802 | £4,109,802 | 277 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,899,877 | £6,327,648 | £6,327,648 | £4,153,540 | £4,153,540 | 279 / 0 |
| 2022 | £6,438,054 | £6,258,849 | £6,258,849 | £4,174,150 | £263,360 | 205 / 0 |
| 2021 | £6,419,080 | £6,241,196 | £6,241,196 | £4,006,780 | £4,006,780 | 202 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Avocet Trust
What does Avocet Trust do?
We purchase and commission domestic housing appropiate to our client needs.A range of normal life activities are offered to clients.Holiday facilities are also offered to our clients with financial support from the trust.We provide a range of community support services.
How much income did Avocet Trust report in 2025?
Avocet Trust reported total income of £8.03m and reported expenditure of £7.96m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Avocet Trust?
Avocet Trust has a program ratio of 99.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Avocet Trust registered as a charity?
Avocet Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 October 1991 as charity number 1004537. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Avocet Trust?
Avocet Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Avocet Trust operate?
Avocet Trust operates across 3 areas: City Of York, East Riding Of Yorkshire and Kingston Upon Hull City.
Is Avocet Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Avocet Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1004537.
Details
CLARENCE HOUSE
60-62 CLARENCE STREET
HULL
HU9 1DN
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