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Housing Charities

Discover 3,243 Housing charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

3,243
Charities
£8,839,882,027
Total Income
£2,270,712
Avg Income
90.6%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Nuffield Health

Health, Housing

To advance, promote and maintain health and healthcare of all descriptions and to prevent, relieve and cure sickness and ill health of every kind.

Latest Income: £1,453,100,000
Areas of Operation: Ireland
Status: Registered
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Oasis Charitable Trust

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Education, Housing, Religion

Oasis Charitable Trust is a family of organisations running community Hubs providing holistic support to the communities we serve. Our work includes our Academies programme, youthwork, Chaplaincy services & churches, anti human traffiking campaigning through STOP THE TRAFFIK, Higher Education courses through Oasis College and supported housing through Oasis Aquila Housing.

Latest Income: £344,497,000
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The British Red Cross Society

Charity and VCS support, Housing, Saving of lives

The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global network of volunteers, responding to natural disasters, conflicts and individual emergencies.We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help people to recover and move on with their lives.

Latest Income: £287,100,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Royal Mencap Society

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Leisure

Provide support and advice services for people with a learning disabilty including care and support, advocacy, housing, leisure and employment. We work to improve services, challenge prejudice and directly support people to live their lives as they choose. We offer support through our website, printed resources and helpline. Our regional advisers offer direct support by phone, email and in person.

Latest Income: £244,357,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Salvation Army Social Work Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Saving of lives

The provision of supported accommodation for homeless people Older peoples housing and supportWork to help unemployed people back into workAnti-Human Trafficking workAddiction Support ServicesOutreach programmes and services to communitiesFamily tracing serviceFrontline assistance to emergency services personnel and people affected by disasters

Latest Income: £239,727,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Orders Of St John Care Trust

Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social care

To provide care to older people through care homes specialising in residential, dementia and nursing care, together with intermediate and day care.Care in the community is also provided in hospitals, at home and through the provision of extra care housing.

Latest Income: £233,636,544
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Alzheimer's Society

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Research, Social care, Social welfare

Alzheimer's Society staff and volunteers provide services to people affected by dementia, including day care and home care, support and befriending services across England, Wales, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Northern Ireland. We provide information and training, and every year we invest in research. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia and those who care for them.

Latest Income: £143,833,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Families Association - Forces Help

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Housing

RELIEVING THE NEED, SUFFERING AND DISTRESS OF THOSE SERVING OR HAVE SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND DEPENDANTS THROUGH- WELFARE ADVICE AND SUPPORT- HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE/WELFARE SERVICES- HOUSING-SPECIALIST SERVICES TO MEET UNMET NEEDS OF ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY

Latest Income: £105,826,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The National Autistic Society

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social care

Campaigning and lobbying.Raising Awareness.Day and residential schools with outreach.Registered adult care homes, plus supported living.A diagnosis and assessment centre, and diagnostic training.Resource Centres.Family support.Social groups.Early intervention and post diagnosis support.Helpline.Education Rights and Welfare Rights services.Supported Employment.Information.

Latest Income: £102,017,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Nacro

Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Housing

We believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe place to live and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side. Our housing, education, justice and health services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. We fight for voices to be heard and campaign to create lasting change.We see your future, whatever the past.

Latest Income: £90,328,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Hf Trust Limited

Beneficiary group, Housing

Provision of care services for adults with learning disabilities.Provision of advice and support to families and carers of people with learning disabilities

Latest Income: £84,965,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Whitgift Foundation

Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Housing, Social care

The charity has two independent schools in the Croydon area. Fee assistance is provided to 300 pupils by way of a means tested bursaries scheme. The charity also runs two care homes and Almshouses providing nursing care, residential care and sheltered accommodation to the elderly in the region.

Latest Income: £77,076,403
Areas of Operation: Croydon
Status: Registered
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Shelter, National Campaign For Homeless People Limited

Charitable activities, Housing

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing and homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to use for help.We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Latest Income: £76,960,000
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Disabilities Trust

Beneficiary group, Housing

The principal activities of Brainkind which is the operating name of the charity. This includes rehabilitation and support solutions for people with profound physical impairments, acquired brain injury and learning disabilities, as well as for children and adults with autism.

Latest Income: £74,928,000
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Macintyre Care

Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Social care

MacIntyre provides services for adults and children with learning disabilities. These services include schools, colleges, adult learning centres, registered care homes, supported living and other individual support.

Latest Income: £71,169,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Battersea Dogs' And Cats' Home

Animals, Housing

We aim never to turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners; when we cannot do this, we care for them until new homes can be found for them; and we educate the public about responsible pet ownership.

Latest Income: £70,340,000
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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The Extracare Charitable Trust

Beneficiary group, Housing

To provide accommodation, an active lifestyle and an independent, safe and secure future for older people in need of a stimulating and supportive environment through the development and operation of a network of inspirational communities in supported housing schemes and retirement villages.

Latest Income: £69,907,000
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Dogs Trust Legacy

Animals, Housing, Social welfare

Dogs Trust operates a network of rehoming centres across the UK; each provides dog accomodation, puppy houses, isolation blocks and treatment rooms.Dogs Trust provides financial assistance to allow owners in genuine need to have their dogs neutered through participating veterinary practices.Dogs Trust provides dog training and educational material on responsible dog ownership.

Latest Income: £67,323,001
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Yha (england And Wales)

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Leisure

'TO HELP ALL, ESPECIALLY YOUNG PEOPLE OF LIMITED MEANS, TO A GREATER KNOWLEDGE, LOVE AND CARE OF THE COUNTRYSIDE, AND APPRECIATION OF THE CULTUAL VALUES OF TOWNS AND CITIES, PARTICULARLY BY PROVIDING YOUTH HOSTELS OR OTHER ACCOMMODATION FOR THEM IN THEIR TRAVELS, AND THUS TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, RECREATION AND EDUCATION.'

Latest Income: £66,109,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Church Of England Pensions Board

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Housing, Professions, Religion

Provides the best possible support and care, within available resources, to those who have retired from stipendiary and lay ministry within the Church of England, and to their dependants, through the provision of retirement and supported housing, and through discretionary grants to ensure beneficiaries have a minimum income standard.

Latest Income: £63,673,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Centrepoint Soho

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Housing

Centrepoint is the UK's leading charity for homeless young people. It supports more than 15,000 homeless 16-25 year olds into a home and a job every year. Centrepoint works directly in London, Manchester, Yorkshire and the North East of England, and partners with other organisations across the UK. We also influence government policy with the overall aim of ending youth homelessness.

Latest Income: £63,162,000
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Care South

Health, Housing, Social care

Care South provides quality care services in the south of England to up to 2000 people each day. All aspects of care including dementia, nursing, frailty and special needs are provided to people either in Care South's care homes or in their own homes.

Latest Income: £62,541,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Hestia Housing And Support

Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Health, Housing, Social welfare

Hestia delivers high quality & empowering housing, support, protection & care services in partnership with service users & local communities in 22 London boroughs. Hestia provides services to people with mental health needs, physical disability, substance misusers, offenders, women & children fleeing domestic abuse, older & young people, personal budget holders & other wider community groups.

Latest Income: £56,783,162
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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St Anne's Community Services

Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social care

We provide support services throughout the North of England for people who are homeless, who have a learning disability, mental health problems or substance use problems. A wide range of services include Supported Living, Supported Housing, Registered Care and Nursing Homes,respite care, direct access and resettlement hostels and a range of community based support.

Latest Income: £56,780,705
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Healthcare Management Trust

Health, Housing, Social care

provision of services for the continuation and development of charitable hospitals and care homes in the United Kingdom

Latest Income: £54,367,852
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many housing charities are there in the UK?

There are 3,243 registered housing charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the housing charities by income?

Nuffield Health is the largest by latest reported annual income (£1.5bn). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.

What is the combined annual income of housing charities?

Housing charities reported a combined annual income of £8.8bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for housing charities?

Across all housing charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 90.6%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of housing charities?

Housing charities have an average annual income of £2.3m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.