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Colchester Engagement & Next Steps LTD

Also known as: Colchester Emergency Night Shelter, Colchester Night Shelter

Colchester Emergency Night Shelter provides short-term emergency accommodation and meals to single homeless persons, normally for up to 28 days. During their stay, staff work intensively with residents to ensure that they receive the right benefits, to help them to access support to address other needs and to find appropriate and sustainable accommodation.

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Activities & Mission

Colchester Emergency Night Shelter provides short-term emergency accommodation and meals to single homeless persons, normally for up to 28 days. During their stay, staff work intensively with residents to ensure that they receive the right benefits, to help them to access support to address other needs and to find appropriate and sustainable accommodation.

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

Latest Income
£413,799
Latest Expenditure
£418,424

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 101.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 101.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£413,799
£418,4240 / 6
2024
£397,790
£338,7750 / 10
2023
£323,508
£283,5880 / 3
2022
£259,639
£210,6570 / 0
2021
£301,434
£174,3630 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Colchester Engagement & Next Steps LTD

What does Colchester Engagement & Next Steps LTD do?

Colchester Emergency Night Shelter provides short-term emergency accommodation and meals to single homeless persons, normally for up to 28 days. During their stay, staff work intensively with residents to ensure that they receive the right benefits, to help them to access support to address other needs and to find appropriate and sustainable accommodation.

How much income did Colchester Engagement & Next Steps LTD report in 2025?

Colchester Engagement & Next Steps LTD reported total income of £414k and reported expenditure of £418k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Colchester Engagement & Next Steps LTD registered as a charity?

Colchester Engagement & Next Steps LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 May 1990 as charity number 803328. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs Colchester Engagement & Next Steps LTD?

Colchester Engagement & Next Steps LTD 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 Colchester Engagement & Next Steps LTD operate?

Colchester Engagement & Next Steps LTD operates across 2 areas: Essex and Suffolk.

Is Colchester Engagement & Next Steps LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Colchester Engagement & Next Steps LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 803328.

Details

Address
Colchester Emergency Night Shelter
39-41 Alexandra Road
COLCHESTER
CO3 3DF
Registration Date
31 May 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
803328
Charity Number
803328

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Trustees

Alison Lovesee-Collis
CLARE HEYES
Emily Lagadec
GERRARD O'DRISCOLL
Also governs 1 other charity
Lucy Waddington
Also governs 1 other charity
Peter Newell

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Colchester Emergency Night Shelter
  • Colchester Night Shelter

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14 May 2026
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