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Help Bristol's Homeless Charity

We believe that having a home is not an entitlement, it is a RIGHT. Our mission is to change the face of homelessness in Bristol. Through the support of our directors, trustees, volunteers and supporters our vision is to develop a site with thirty containers, converted into self-contained studio flats, providing temporary accommodation until a service user can find a more permanent home.

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Activities & Mission

We believe that having a home is not an entitlement, it is a RIGHT. Our mission is to change the face of homelessness in Bristol. Through the support of our directors, trustees, volunteers and supporters our vision is to develop a site with thirty containers, converted into self-contained studio flats, providing temporary accommodation until a service user can find a more permanent home.

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
£551,226
Latest Expenditure
£487,858

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 44% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 47% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 53% 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 £307,404
Charitable Activities £243,690
Other Trading £0
Investments £132
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £478,921
Raising Funds £8,937
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£551,226
£487,858£478,921£947,758£947,75812 / 320
2024
£474,271
£326,7630 / 0
2023
£474,271
£326,7630 / 200
2022
£304,139
£228,4490 / 20
2021
£462,043
£173,8380 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Help Bristol's Homeless Charity

What does Help Bristol's Homeless Charity do?

We believe that having a home is not an entitlement, it is a RIGHT. Our mission is to change the face of homelessness in Bristol. Through the support of our directors, trustees, volunteers and supporters our vision is to develop a site with thirty containers, converted into self-contained studio flats, providing temporary accommodation until a service user can find a more permanent home.

How much income did Help Bristol's Homeless Charity report in 2025?

Help Bristol's Homeless Charity reported total income of £551k and reported expenditure of £488k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Help Bristol's Homeless Charity?

Help Bristol's Homeless Charity has a program ratio of 86.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Help Bristol's Homeless Charity registered as a charity?

Help Bristol's Homeless Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 January 2019 as charity number 1181386. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Help Bristol's Homeless Charity?

Help Bristol's Homeless Charity is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Help Bristol's Homeless Charity operate?

Help Bristol's Homeless Charity operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Help Bristol's Homeless Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Help Bristol's Homeless Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181386.

Details

Address
Help Bristol's Homeless
Spring Street
Bristol
BS3 4PZ
Registration Date
2 January 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5123321
Charity Number
1181386

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Trustees

David Pugh
Paul O'Brien
Richard Davey
Rodney Wilson
Thomas Devlin Allen

Sectors & Classifications

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