Hammersmith United Charities
HUC exists to: a) operate almshouses, sheltered housing for those in need within the area of benefit; b) use its 'relief in need' power to alleviate poverty within its area of benefit.
Activities & Mission
HUC exists to: a) operate almshouses, sheltered housing for those in need within the area of benefit; b) use its 'relief in need' power to alleviate poverty within its area of benefit.
Grants
Hammersmith United Charities makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £537,595
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing, economic or community development and employment and recreation
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 91% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 364). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 45% 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 | £1,964,981 | £2,291,421 | £2,242,609 | £33,004,825 | £16,088,357 | 12 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,793,578 | £2,096,098 | £2,051,605 | £33,542,869 | £16,300,000 | 12 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,341,243 | £2,032,581 | £1,952,754 | £33,071,574 | £15,478,131 | 12 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,159,000 | £1,975,750 | £1,872,773 | £34,775,044 | £34,775,044 | 13 / 1 |
| 2021 | £1,317,835 | £1,930,844 | £1,836,272 | £34,343,894 | £11,751,057 | 8 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Hammersmith United Charities
What does Hammersmith United Charities do?
HUC exists to: a) operate almshouses, sheltered housing for those in need within the area of benefit; b) use its 'relief in need' power to alleviate poverty within its area of benefit.
How much income did Hammersmith United Charities report in 2025?
Hammersmith United Charities reported total income of £1.96m and reported expenditure of £2.29m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hammersmith United Charities?
Hammersmith United Charities has a program ratio of 114.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 364 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Hammersmith United Charities registered as a charity?
Hammersmith United Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 April 1962 as charity number 205856. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Hammersmith United Charities?
Hammersmith United Charities is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hammersmith United Charities operate?
Hammersmith United Charities operates in Hammersmith And Fulham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Hammersmith United Charities a registered charity?
Yes — Hammersmith United Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 205856.
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Registry Information
Other notable Housing charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated