Emmaus Greenwich
Emmaus Greenwich provides a home and work for formerly-homeless men and women (our Companions). To help fund our community and to give our companions meaningful work, we collect and sell second-hand furniture, clothes etc and sell them in our shops in London. Our goal is to help homeless people regain their self-respect and help them move on to independent living.
Activities & Mission
Emmaus Greenwich provides a home and work for formerly-homeless men and women (our Companions). To help fund our community and to give our companions meaningful work, we collect and sell second-hand furniture, clothes etc and sell them in our shops in London. Our goal is to help homeless people regain their self-respect and help them move on to independent living.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 74% 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 87% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,181,018 | £1,179,550 | £1,179,550 | £2,597,878 | £2,597,878 | 14 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,141,517 | £1,145,879 | £1,145,879 | £2,596,410 | £2,581,367 | 12 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,384,055 | £943,009 | £943,009 | £2,670,772 | £2,661,537 | 10 / 35 |
| 2022 | £1,143,804 | £1,398,894 | £1,398,894 | £2,104,726 | £1,010,062 | 10 / 35 |
| 2021 | £1,902,326 | £897,613 | £897,613 | £2,359,816 | £1,478,031 | 10 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Emmaus Greenwich
What does Emmaus Greenwich do?
Emmaus Greenwich provides a home and work for formerly-homeless men and women (our Companions). To help fund our community and to give our companions meaningful work, we collect and sell second-hand furniture, clothes etc and sell them in our shops in London. Our goal is to help homeless people regain their self-respect and help them move on to independent living.
How much income did Emmaus Greenwich report in 2025?
Emmaus Greenwich reported total income of £1.18m and reported expenditure of £1.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Emmaus Greenwich?
Emmaus Greenwich has a program ratio of 99.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 74% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Emmaus Greenwich registered as a charity?
Emmaus Greenwich was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 September 1997 as charity number 1064472. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Emmaus Greenwich?
Emmaus Greenwich is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is GAENOR ELIZABETH MARY STEVENSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Emmaus Greenwich operate?
Emmaus Greenwich operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Emmaus Greenwich a registered charity?
Yes — Emmaus Greenwich is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1064472.
Details
226 ELMLEY STREET
LONDON
SE18 7NN
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