Canaan Trust
Also known as: The Aspire Trust
Provide safe, secure supported accommodation for homeless males aged 18 and over. The Trust, founded in 1995 is committed to inclusion & operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The provision of accommodation is the visible tip of the comprehensive support service provided to those, regardless of gender, who are homeless, threatened with becoming homeless, or in need from across our communities.
Activities & Mission
Provide safe, secure supported accommodation for homeless males aged 18 and over. The Trust, founded in 1995 is committed to inclusion & operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The provision of accommodation is the visible tip of the comprehensive support service provided to those, regardless of gender, who are homeless, threatened with becoming homeless, or in need from across our communities.
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 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2026 — Charity Called the Poor's Lands (organisation 240965)
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — Sir Henry Willoughby and Others - for Poor (organisation 241086)
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Age Concern Chilwell (organisation 505887)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,435,645 | £610,980 | £474,062 | £1,694,742 | £1,315,370 | 12 / 63 |
| 2023 | £353,138 | £341,810 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £317,351 | £298,482 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2021 | £364,234 | £307,137 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2020 | £325,420 | £301,184 | 0 / 270 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Canaan Trust
What does Canaan Trust do?
Provide safe, secure supported accommodation for homeless males aged 18 and over. The Trust, founded in 1995 is committed to inclusion & operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The provision of accommodation is the visible tip of the comprehensive support service provided to those, regardless of gender, who are homeless, threatened with becoming homeless, or in need from across our communities.
How much income did Canaan Trust report in 2024?
Canaan Trust reported total income of £1.44m and reported expenditure of £611k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Canaan Trust?
Canaan Trust has a program ratio of 33.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Canaan Trust registered as a charity?
Canaan Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 August 2004 as charity number 1105657. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Canaan Trust?
Canaan Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Canaan Trust operate?
Canaan Trust operates across 2 areas: Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
Is Canaan Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Canaan Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1105657.
Details
Long Eaton
Nottingham
NG10 1GR
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Also Known As
- The Aspire Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated