Housing Charities That specialise in Accommodation
Discover 2,106 Housing charities that specialise in accommodation. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The British Red Cross Society
Charity and VCS support, Housing, Saving of livesThe 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.
Royal Mencap Society
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, LeisureProvide 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.
The Salvation Army Social Work Trust
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Saving of livesThe 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
Alzheimer's Society
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Research, Social care, Social welfareAlzheimer'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.
The National Autistic Society
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social careCampaigning 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.
Nacro
Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, HousingWe 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.
Hf Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, HousingProvision of care services for adults with learning disabilities.Provision of advice and support to families and carers of people with learning disabilities
The Whitgift Foundation
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Housing, Social careThe 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.
Shelter, National Campaign For Homeless People Limited
Charitable activities, HousingShelter 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.
The Disabilities Trust
Beneficiary group, HousingThe 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.
Macintyre Care
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Social careMacIntyre 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.
The Extracare Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, HousingTo 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.
Battersea Dogs' And Cats' Home
Animals, HousingWe 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.
Centrepoint Soho
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, HousingCentrepoint 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.
Care South
Health, Housing, Social careCare 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.
Hestia Housing And Support
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Health, Housing, Social welfareHestia 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.
St Anne's Community Services
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careWe 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.
The Fremantle Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careProviding care and support for older people and people with learning disabilities. Services for older people include care homes, care homes with nursing, specialist dementia care, extra care and day care. Respite care services are also offered. Services for people with learning disabilities include supported living schemes, registered care homes, respite care and day activities.
Blue Cross
HousingTHE BLUE CROSS'S PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE IS TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE KINDNESS TO, AND THE PROTECTION OF, ANIMALS AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP. THE BLUE CROSS AIMS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY PET WILL ENJOY A HEALTHY LIFE IN A HAPPY HOME.
Brunelcare
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careBrunelcare is a registered charity and social landlord providing choice and care for older people in Somerset, North Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Bristol. Brunelcare provides sheltered and extra care housing, care homes and domiciliary care and support.
The London Diocesan Fund
Housing, Professions, ReligionThe principal activity of the London Diocesan Fund is to serve and support the parishes and people within the Diocese of London in their mission of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. It does this operationally through the payment and housing of parish clergy and chaplaincies and support to their ministry.
Milestones Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careThe Trust provides support to adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. We offer Nursing and Residential Care in around 50 homes in the Bristol area, as well as Supported Living, Short Breaks, Day Care and Home Care. Services are tailored to meet individual needs and to support people to achieve their own goals.
Rethink Mental Illness
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, LeisureTo provide information, advice, support & services of the highest standard to those experiencing severe mental illness, their families & carers, in areas such as housing, education & training, rehabilitation & employment and recreation. To spread understanding about severe mental illness. To campaign nationally & locally for high quality care, including both acute & long-term services.
Cartrefi Cymru Co-Operative Limited
HousingCartrefi Cymru supports people of all ages who need social care or housing related support. We enable people to enjoy fulfilling lives as part of our communities in Wales. Trained and committed staff offer support at home and in the community. Support can be as much or as little as is necessary, depending on each person's needs. We promote people's independence, inclusion and self-determination.
The Church Of England Pensions Board
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Housing, Professions, ReligionProvides 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.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many accommodation housing charities are there in the UK?
There are 2,106 registered accommodation housing charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the accommodation 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 accommodation housing charities?
Accommodation housing charities reported a combined annual income of £7.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for accommodation housing charities?
Across all accommodation housing charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 92.3%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of accommodation housing charities?
Accommodation 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.