Homeless Link

The charity undertakes a number of key activities. These comprise:1) Ending Homelessness2) Research and Development3) Social Enterprise4) Funds for Grant Distribution5) Membership and Campaigning

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Activities & Mission

The charity undertakes a number of key activities. These comprise:1) Ending Homelessness2) Research and Development3) Social Enterprise4) Funds for Grant Distribution5) Membership and Campaigning

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£10,037,679

Latest Expenditure

£9,631,127

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 59% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 74% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 71% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £147,664

Charitable Activities £9,368,904

Other Trading £0

Investments £51,107

Other Income £470,004

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £9,564,589

Raising Funds £66,538

Governance £47,613

Grants to Institutions £360,595

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	£10,037,679	£9,631,127	£9,564,589	£1,535,050	£1,203,145	98 / 0
2024	£10,028,561	£10,151,921	£10,125,379	£1,027,974	£736,276	110 / 10
2023	£8,755,572	£9,022,343	£9,010,124	£1,151,333	£854,276	98 / 0
2022	£11,469,875	£11,870,565	£11,845,236	£1,418,104	£814,208	85 / 0
2021	£21,788,360	£21,648,751	£21,622,122	£1,818,794	£1,106,764	78 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Homeless Link

What does Homeless Link do?

The charity undertakes a number of key activities. These comprise:1) Ending Homelessness2) Research and Development3) Social Enterprise4) Funds for Grant Distribution5) Membership and Campaigning

How much income did Homeless Link report in 2025?

Homeless Link reported total income of £10.04m and reported expenditure of £9.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Homeless Link?

Homeless Link has a program ratio of 95.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Homeless Link registered as a charity?

Homeless Link was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 November 2001 as charity number 1089173. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Homeless Link?

Homeless Link is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Homeless Link operate?

Homeless Link operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Homeless Link a registered charity?

Yes — Homeless Link is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1089173.