Homeless Action
Also known as: The Ashley Foundation
The relief of poverty by the provision of accommodation to persons in need and providing support to clients to assist them with the wider issues of homelessness.
Activities & Mission
The relief of poverty by the provision of accommodation to persons in need and providing support to clients to assist them with the wider issues of homelessness.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 23% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 80% 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 | £3,792,342 | £3,144,123 | £2,997,876 | £3,959,683 | £630,000 | 27 / 39 |
| 2024 | £2,990,502 | £2,775,138 | £2,775,138 | £3,311,464 | £864,000 | 26 / 15 |
| 2023 | £3,285,748 | £3,027,107 | £3,027,107 | £3,038,291 | £753,000 | 28 / 10 |
| 2022 | £3,656,249 | £3,812,928 | £3,809,784 | £2,779,650 | £688,000 | 38 / 13 |
| 2021 | £3,962,086 | £4,204,878 | £4,190,728 | £2,936,329 | £2,180,000 | 41 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Homeless Action
What does Homeless Action do?
The relief of poverty by the provision of accommodation to persons in need and providing support to clients to assist them with the wider issues of homelessness.
How much income did Homeless Action report in 2025?
Homeless Action reported total income of £3.79m and reported expenditure of £3.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Homeless Action?
Homeless Action has a program ratio of 79.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Homeless Action registered as a charity?
Homeless Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 1997 as charity number 1063208. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Homeless Action?
Homeless Action 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 Homeless Action operate?
Homeless Action operates across 2 areas: Blackpool and Sunderland.
Is Homeless Action a registered charity?
Yes — Homeless Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1063208.
Details
81-83 Abingdon Street
BLACKPOOL
FY1 1PP
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Housing charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Ashley Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated