Emmaus Hertfordshire
Also known as: Emmaus St Albans
The charity's objects are the alleviation and relief of poverty, hardship and distress in the Hertfordshire area. The policies adopted in furtherance of these objectives are the provision of accommodation, assistance and meaningful work for homeless people in the Hertfordshire area within a community run in accordance with the concepts and principles of Emmaus and the international manifesto.
Activities & Mission
The charity's objects are the alleviation and relief of poverty, hardship and distress in the Hertfordshire area. The policies adopted in furtherance of these objectives are the provision of accommodation, assistance and meaningful work for homeless people in the Hertfordshire area within a community run in accordance with the concepts and principles of Emmaus and the international manifesto.
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.
Country
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 54% 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 58% 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 | £1,279,706 | £1,210,342 | £1,209,867 | £1,314,418 | £783,575 | 15 / 25 |
| 2024 | £1,208,778 | £1,250,272 | £1,246,309 | £1,245,054 | £675,019 | 16 / 30 |
| 2023 | £1,135,350 | £1,086,323 | £1,085,998 | £1,286,548 | £688,461 | 13 / 20 |
| 2022 | £919,405 | £1,023,838 | £1,022,974 | £1,237,521 | £723,621 | 12 / 28 |
| 2021 | £881,981 | £934,175 | £933,853 | £1,341,954 | £848,095 | 12 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Emmaus Hertfordshire
What does Emmaus Hertfordshire do?
The charity's objects are the alleviation and relief of poverty, hardship and distress in the Hertfordshire area. The policies adopted in furtherance of these objectives are the provision of accommodation, assistance and meaningful work for homeless people in the Hertfordshire area within a community run in accordance with the concepts and principles of Emmaus and the international manifesto.
How much income did Emmaus Hertfordshire report in 2025?
Emmaus Hertfordshire reported total income of £1.28m and reported expenditure of £1.21m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Emmaus Hertfordshire?
Emmaus Hertfordshire has a program ratio of 94.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Emmaus Hertfordshire registered as a charity?
Emmaus Hertfordshire was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 February 1999 as charity number 1073808. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Emmaus Hertfordshire?
Emmaus Hertfordshire is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Belt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Emmaus Hertfordshire operate?
Emmaus Hertfordshire operates across 3 areas: France, Barnet and Hertfordshire.
Is Emmaus Hertfordshire a registered charity?
Yes — Emmaus Hertfordshire is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1073808.
Details
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St. Albans
AL4 0FE
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Also Known As
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- 14 May 2026
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