Caysh
Also known as: C a Y S H, Croydon Association for Young Single Homeless
CAYSH provides housing, support and advice to young people (aged 16 to 25). Our charitable objectives are the relief of poverty, hardship, distress in particular, the provision of advice, affordable accommodation and support. CAYSH also established (and wholly owns) a Community Interest Company providing Concierge security services for residents of other providers' supported housing.
Activities & Mission
CAYSH provides housing, support and advice to young people (aged 16 to 25). Our charitable objectives are the relief of poverty, hardship, distress in particular, the provision of advice, affordable accommodation and support. CAYSH also established (and wholly owns) a Community Interest Company providing Concierge security services for residents of other providers' supported housing.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 62% 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 | £2,873,120 | £2,777,147 | £2,777,147 | £564,741 | £564,741 | 45 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,952,814 | £2,839,437 | £2,839,437 | £468,767 | £468,767 | 29 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,320,392 | £3,297,282 | £3,297,282 | £355,390 | £355,390 | 28 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,972,968 | £3,971,249 | £3,971,249 | £332,280 | £332,280 | 85 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,306,102 | £4,234,387 | £4,234,387 | £361,070 | £358,070 | 91 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Caysh
What does Caysh do?
CAYSH provides housing, support and advice to young people (aged 16 to 25). Our charitable objectives are the relief of poverty, hardship, distress in particular, the provision of advice, affordable accommodation and support. CAYSH also established (and wholly owns) a Community Interest Company providing Concierge security services for residents of other providers' supported housing.
How much income did Caysh report in 2025?
Caysh reported total income of £2.87m and reported expenditure of £2.78m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Caysh?
Caysh has a program ratio of 96.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Caysh registered as a charity?
Caysh was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 October 1993 as charity number 1026822. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Caysh?
Caysh is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Louise Graham-Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Caysh operate?
Caysh operates across 6 areas, including Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Caysh a registered charity?
Yes — Caysh is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1026822.
Details
Weatherill House
New South Quarter
23 Whitestone Way
Croydon
CR0 4WF
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- C a Y S H
- Croydon Association for Young Single Homeless
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated