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Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter

Also known as: Fcens

Relief of poverty among homeless persons and rough sleepers living in Waltham Forest who are in conditions of need, hardship and distress by reason of their social and economic circumstances and in particular but not exclusively by deploying human and material resources to provide appropriate relief to such persons.Winter shelter, food, clothing, showers, laundry and other relevant services

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Activities & Mission

Relief of poverty among homeless persons and rough sleepers living in Waltham Forest who are in conditions of need, hardship and distress by reason of their social and economic circumstances and in particular but not exclusively by deploying human and material resources to provide appropriate relief to such persons.Winter shelter, food, clothing, showers, laundry and other relevant services

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£331,038
Latest Expenditure
£326,584

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 98.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 98.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£331,038
£326,5840 / 105
2024
£325,868
£263,7170 / 105
2023
£225,305
£217,6760 / 30
2022
£173,134
£166,5370 / 50
2021
£146,910
£141,9020 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter

What does Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter do?

Relief of poverty among homeless persons and rough sleepers living in Waltham Forest who are in conditions of need, hardship and distress by reason of their social and economic circumstances and in particular but not exclusively by deploying human and material resources to provide appropriate relief to such persons.Winter shelter, food, clothing, showers, laundry and other relevant services

How much income did Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter report in 2025?

Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter reported total income of £331k and reported expenditure of £327k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter registered as a charity?

Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 July 2012 as charity number 1148362. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter?

Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian Charles Drury. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter operate?

Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter operates in Waltham Forest, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter a registered charity?

Yes — Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148362.

Details

Address
ST. MARYS WELCOME CENTRE
8 CHURCH END
LONDON
E17 9RJ
Registration Date
30 July 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5026578
Charity Number
1148362

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Trustees

Ian Charles Drury Chair
Ben Gbeve
CORINNA CREASY
KATHERINE PHILLIPS
Rev Daniel Stuart Gates
Also governs 2 other charities
Rhys Sean Roy Walter-Browne
Timothy Daniel Cheke Coles
Wendy Janine Blake Ranken

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Fcens

Data & trust

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