Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter
Also known as: Ecwns
ECWNS coordinates a roving shelter providing homeless adults with food and a night's sleep in church premises in the London Borough of Ealing during the winter months. Homeless guests are referred by local outreach agencies. The coordination includes helping to recruit and train volunteers, ensuring safe operation and best practice and day-to-day liaison with referral agencies.
Activities & Mission
ECWNS coordinates a roving shelter providing homeless adults with food and a night's sleep in church premises in the London Borough of Ealing during the winter months. Homeless guests are referred by local outreach agencies. The coordination includes helping to recruit and train volunteers, ensuring safe operation and best practice and day-to-day liaison with referral agencies.
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 Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £118,375 | £54,440 | 0 / 200 | |||
| 2024 | £37,401 | £57,070 | 0 / 65 | |||
| 2023 | £51,651 | £71,032 | 0 / 500 | |||
| 2022 | £22,418 | £61,200 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2021 | £13,353 | £19,044 | 0 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter
What does Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter do?
ECWNS coordinates a roving shelter providing homeless adults with food and a night's sleep in church premises in the London Borough of Ealing during the winter months. Homeless guests are referred by local outreach agencies. The coordination includes helping to recruit and train volunteers, ensuring safe operation and best practice and day-to-day liaison with referral agencies.
How much income did Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter report in 2025?
Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter reported total income of £118k and reported expenditure of £54k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter registered as a charity?
Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 July 2013 as charity number 1152768. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter?
Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter operate?
Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter operates in Ealing, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter a registered charity?
Yes — Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152768.
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London
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- 14 May 2026
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