Crisis UK
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Crisis
Crisis is the national charity for single homeless people. We are dedicated to ending homelessness by delivering life-changing services and campaigning for change.Our innovative education, employment, housing and well-being services address individual needs and help people to transform their lives.
Activities & Mission
Crisis is the national charity for single homeless people. We are dedicated to ending homelessness by delivering life-changing services and campaigning for change.Our innovative education, employment, housing and well-being services address individual needs and help people to transform their lives.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Housing charities with income over £10M (sample: 312). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Housing charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Housing charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £67,190,000 | £68,175,000 | £40,683,000 | £39,065,000 | £12,493,000 | 710 / 6157 |
| 2024 | £66,140,000 | £64,704,000 | £42,880,000 | £40,050,000 | £12,418,000 | 674 / 4323 |
| 2023 | £64,957,000 | £67,056,000 | £45,071,000 | £38,600,000 | £12,237,000 | 765 / 4455 |
| 2022 | £64,835,000 | £66,237,000 | £41,312,000 | £40,664,000 | £13,999,000 | 735 / 2985 |
| 2021 | £64,631,000 | £58,748,000 | £36,115,000 | £42,124,000 | £25,464,000 | 714 / 2106 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Crisis UK
What does Crisis UK do?
Crisis is the national charity for single homeless people. We are dedicated to ending homelessness by delivering life-changing services and campaigning for change.Our innovative education, employment, housing and well-being services address individual needs and help people to transform their lives.
How much income did Crisis UK report in 2025?
Crisis UK reported total income of £67.19m and reported expenditure of £68.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Crisis UK?
Crisis UK has a program ratio of 60.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Housing charities with income over £10M (sample of 312 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Crisis UK registered as a charity?
Crisis UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 October 2000 as charity number 1082947. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Crisis UK?
Crisis UK is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Crisis UK operate?
Crisis UK operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Crisis UK a registered charity?
Yes — Crisis UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1082947.
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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