Emmaus Cambridge
Emmaus supports formerly homeless people by giving them a home, meaningful voluntary work in a social enterprise and an opportunity to get back on their feet again. For many who ever experience homelessness one of the biggest obstacles they must overcome is a loss of self-esteem. Emmaus provides a stable home and the opportunity to regain self-worth, making a real contribution to their community.
Activities & Mission
Emmaus supports formerly homeless people by giving them a home, meaningful voluntary work in a social enterprise and an opportunity to get back on their feet again. For many who ever experience homelessness one of the biggest obstacles they must overcome is a loss of self-esteem. Emmaus provides a stable home and the opportunity to regain self-worth, making a real contribution to their community.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 32% 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 66% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,004,221 | £1,716,144 | £1,716,144 | £3,302,195 | £715,554 | 25 / 16 |
| 2023 | £1,787,014 | £1,585,809 | £1,585,809 | £2,974,694 | £69,983 | 22 / 22 |
| 2022 | £1,888,161 | £1,492,937 | £1,492,937 | £2,869,731 | £0 | 21 / 19 |
| 2021 | £1,303,209 | £1,276,231 | £1,276,231 | £2,474,507 | £270,000 | 20 / 26 |
| 2020 | £1,422,693 | £1,332,260 | £1,332,260 | £2,447,529 | £270,000 | 22 / 22 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Emmaus Cambridge
What does Emmaus Cambridge do?
Emmaus supports formerly homeless people by giving them a home, meaningful voluntary work in a social enterprise and an opportunity to get back on their feet again. For many who ever experience homelessness one of the biggest obstacles they must overcome is a loss of self-esteem. Emmaus provides a stable home and the opportunity to regain self-worth, making a real contribution to their community.
How much income did Emmaus Cambridge report in 2024?
Emmaus Cambridge reported total income of £2.00m and reported expenditure of £1.72m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Emmaus Cambridge?
Emmaus Cambridge has a program ratio of 85.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Emmaus Cambridge registered as a charity?
Emmaus Cambridge was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 September 1997 as charity number 1064473. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Emmaus Cambridge?
Emmaus Cambridge is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Andrew Cornish. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Emmaus Cambridge operate?
Emmaus Cambridge operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Emmaus Cambridge a registered charity?
Yes — Emmaus Cambridge is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1064473.
Details
GREEN END
LANDBEACH
CAMBRIDGE
CB25 9FD
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Housing charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated