Emmaus Colchester

Our principal activity is "Giving people a bed and a reason to get out of it".

Activities & Mission

Our principal activity is "Giving people a bed and a reason to get out of it".

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

Essex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£893,498

Latest Expenditure

£810,153

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 91.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 8.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £103,578

Charitable Activities £309,787

Other Trading £448,764

Investments £1,030

Other Income £30,339

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £743,825

Raising Funds £66,328

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	£893,498	£810,153	£743,825	£1,645,294	£1,621,706	14 / 15
2024	£725,736	£726,292	£715,771	£1,561,949	£1,561,949	12 / 11
2023	£653,557	£677,984	£668,263	£1,562,505	£1,562,505	12 / 10
2022	£657,068	£647,536	£638,096	£1,586,932	£1,586,932	13 / 10
2021	£674,887	£587,878	£580,144	£1,577,400	£1,577,400	10 / 10

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Frequently asked questions about Emmaus Colchester

What does Emmaus Colchester do?

Our principal activity is "Giving people a bed and a reason to get out of it".

How much income did Emmaus Colchester report in 2025?

Emmaus Colchester reported total income of £893k and reported expenditure of £810k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Emmaus Colchester registered as a charity?

Emmaus Colchester was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 October 1999 as charity number 1077805. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Emmaus Colchester?

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

Where does Emmaus Colchester operate?

Emmaus Colchester operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Emmaus Colchester a registered charity?

Yes — Emmaus Colchester is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1077805.