First Choice Housing

Also known as: Fch

Providing accommodation to the homeless.

Activities & Mission

Providing accommodation to the homeless.

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

Swindon Wiltshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£719,318

Latest Expenditure

£658,970

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 53% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 7.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 25% of UK Housing 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 £0

Charitable Activities £719,168

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £150

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £658,970

Raising Funds £0

Governance £50,780

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£719,318	£658,970	£658,970	£108,987	£108,987	3 / 7
2024	£372,585	£354,721				0 / 7
2023	£177,527	£170,841				0 / 7
2022	£42,612	£40,913				0 / 7
2021	£17,587	£12,797				0 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about First Choice Housing

What does First Choice Housing do?

Providing accommodation to the homeless.

How much income did First Choice Housing report in 2025?

First Choice Housing reported total income of £719k and reported expenditure of £659k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is First Choice Housing?

First Choice Housing has a program ratio of 91.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was First Choice Housing registered as a charity?

First Choice Housing was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 2011 as charity number 1139863. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs First Choice Housing?

First Choice Housing is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does First Choice Housing operate?

First Choice Housing operates across 2 areas: Swindon and Wiltshire.

Is First Choice Housing a registered charity?

Yes — First Choice Housing is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139863.