Forward Housing

Also known as: Forward Housing Sw

Provision of specialist accommodation for people with a learning disability

Activities & Mission

Provision of specialist accommodation for people with a learning disability

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

Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,473,835

Latest Expenditure

£2,965,226

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 119.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £2,473,835

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,965,226

Raising Funds £0

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	£2,473,835	£2,965,226	£2,965,226	£6,308,614	£6,308,614	3 / 0
2024	£2,175,887	£2,356,158	£2,356,158	£5,073,886	£0	3 / 0
2023	£1,907,932	£2,275,570	£2,275,403	£4,300,341	£0	3 / 0
2022	£1,677,925	£2,002,177	£2,001,472	£4,399,652	£30,329	3 / 0
2021	£2,059,954	£1,858,184	£1,857,245	£4,527,538	£310,940	3 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Forward Housing

What does Forward Housing do?

Provision of specialist accommodation for people with a learning disability

How much income did Forward Housing report in 2025?

Forward Housing reported total income of £2.47m and reported expenditure of £2.97m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Forward Housing?

Forward Housing has a program ratio of 119.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Forward Housing registered as a charity?

Forward Housing was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 November 1999 as charity number 1078391. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Forward Housing?

Forward Housing is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Forward Housing operate?

Forward Housing operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Forward Housing a registered charity?

Yes — Forward Housing is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1078391.