Emmaus Preston

Also known as: Emmaus Lancashire

Establishment of an Emmaus Community for Homeless People at The Birches Ribbleton Lane Preston purchased by the Charity in January 2007. Warehouses and shops are operated by the Community to help fund the costs.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£964,167

Latest Expenditure

£1,022,517

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 62.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 25% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 59.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 40.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% of UK Charitable activities 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 £36,108

Charitable Activities £337,569

Other Trading £572,711

Investments £17,779

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £605,463

Raising Funds £417,054

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	£964,167	£1,022,517	£605,463	£909,838	£555,705	8 / 0
2024	£865,085	£1,079,180	£670,415	£964,689	£510,430	12 / 0
2023	£1,146,731	£1,324,328	£748,857	£1,153,236	£800,107	14 / 0
2022	£678,626	£711,739	£397,337	£1,331,539	£960,875	7 / 14
2021	£630,041	£616,390	£364,185	£1,895,708	£802,033	7 / 14

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Frequently asked questions about Emmaus Preston

What does Emmaus Preston do?

How much income did Emmaus Preston report in 2025?

Emmaus Preston reported total income of £964k and reported expenditure of £1.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Emmaus Preston?

Emmaus Preston has a program ratio of 62.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Emmaus Preston registered as a charity?

Emmaus Preston was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 January 1999 as charity number 1073677. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Emmaus Preston?

Emmaus Preston is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN ROBERT DEAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Emmaus Preston operate?

Emmaus Preston operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Emmaus Preston a registered charity?

Yes — Emmaus Preston is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1073677.