Emmaus Bristol

Provision of home and work experience for homeless and socially disadvantaged people in a Community setting.

Activities & Mission

Provision of home and work experience for homeless and socially disadvantaged people in a Community setting.

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

Bath And North East Somerset Bristol City North Somerset South Gloucestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£788,306

Latest Expenditure

£919,915

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 114.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 91% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 48% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 54% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £241,120

Charitable Activities £546,254

Other Trading £0

Investments £265

Other Income £667

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £904,110

Raising Funds £15,805

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£788,306	£919,915	£904,110	£1,579,952	£0	12 / 10
2024	£781,489	£891,081	£880,441	£1,744,876	£95,888	12 / 12
2023	£753,891	£892,225	£881,620	£1,854,468	£122,336	12 / 12
2022	£713,960	£710,536	£695,026	£1,992,802	£171,858	12 / 4
2021	£588,458	£659,580	£645,814	£1,989,378	£243,104	11 / 5

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Frequently asked questions about Emmaus Bristol

What does Emmaus Bristol do?

Provision of home and work experience for homeless and socially disadvantaged people in a Community setting.

How much income did Emmaus Bristol report in 2025?

Emmaus Bristol reported total income of £788k and reported expenditure of £920k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Emmaus Bristol?

Emmaus Bristol has a program ratio of 114.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Emmaus Bristol registered as a charity?

Emmaus Bristol was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 September 1998 as charity number 1071538. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Emmaus Bristol?

Emmaus Bristol is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Emmaus Bristol operate?

Emmaus Bristol operates across 4 areas: Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Is Emmaus Bristol a registered charity?

Yes — Emmaus Bristol is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1071538.