Housing Charities That specialise in Homelessness
Discover 1,839 Housing charities that specialise in homelessness. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Community Accommodation Group
HousingProvides homes and welfare support for homeless people and general needs housing
Oasis Aquila Housing
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Social welfareProviding supported accommodation to homeless and vulnerable people, a homelessness resource centre, private sector access scheme, employability support, the provision of affordable housing, family support services and support for victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
Launchpad Reading
HousingWe house, support and empower vulnerable people in Reading so they can transform their lives, get back on track and fulfil their potential.Every person who turns to us for help is different, facing unique challenges. We provide support on an individual basis, always considering the best way to help in each situation.
Cardinal Hume Centre
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareThe Centre supports homeless young people and badly housed families, as well as local people with little or no income. We enable people to gain the skills they need to break out of poverty and build better lives.
Chess Homeless
HousingInitially to provide emergency accommodation and support for the homeless in Essex. Then to assess each individuals needs and work towards finding long term solutions as appropriate.
St Petrocs
Economic and community development, Education, Health, HousingSt Petrocs provides services in support of people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, including outreach, resettlement, emergency accommodation and supported accommodation. We provide access to advice, support, and medical services at our resource centres and have a counselling service. We also have an employment and training programme for our residents.
Spear Housing Association Limited
Housing, Social welfareSPEAR exists to enable homeless people in South and West London find secure accommodation. We develop and deliver solutions with community partners. We believe that homelessness isn't just a housing problem, it has a range of causes and is often an experience of isolation, hopelessness or self-doubt. That's why, beyond a roof overhead, we promote community involvement and personal development.
YMCA South Midlands Limited
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingMilton Keynes YMCA's main focus is to support young people to truly belong, contribute and thrive within their communities. We do this through the provision of: Homeless project, residential units, advice and guidance services and extensive activity programmes. We work in partnership with other organisations across the sector in MK, Luton, Beds and Northants.
Landaid Charitable Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, HousingLandAid is the property industry charity, working to end youth homelessness in the UK. We bring the property industry together to support charities delivering life-changing services for young people who are or have been homeless, or who are at risk of homelessness in the future. Through a unique network of corporate partners, we invest funding and expertise where we can achieve lasting impact.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St James, Westminster
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, ReligionA parish church of the Church of England, part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, we maintain regular public Christian worship; provision of sacred space for prayer and contemplation; pastoral work; teaching and debating Christianity through sermons, groups, courses and events. We host a night shelter for the homeless, a free drop-in counselling service, and provide support to asylum seekers.
Queen's Hall Action On Poverty
Housing, Social welfareThe prevention and relief of poverty for the public benefit in Wigan, Leigh and surrounding areas, by working with people who are experiencing homelessness, poverty, crisis or worklessness: providing support, practical skills and good quality social housing.
Shap LTD
Beneficiary group, Health, HousingShap provides a range of supported housing services across Merseyside. These services range from the provision of emergency accommodation for young homeless people to specialist support for young parents. We work in communities to support people who have been homeless or who are vulnerable because of mental health issues, drug or alcohol use or other factors.
The Barratt Redrow Foundation
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfareWhilst the Barratt Redrow Foundation adopts general charitable objects, the key areas of focus are helping UK communities to thrive, focusing on children, young people and those most disadvantaged. Through national partnerships & grants we prioritise education, employability, homelessness, poverty & mental health charities. Visit our website to find out more.
YMCA Wolverhampton
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, HousingThe YMCA's vision is of an inclusive Christian movement, tranforming communities so that all young people truly belong, contribute and thrive. We fulfill this vision through supported housing for homeless young people, family support and childcare, drug and alcohol programmes, community learning activities together with community and youth work.
Changing Lives Housing Trust
Housing, Social welfareTo promote social inclusion for public benefit by preventing homelessness, social exclusion, believing the needs of those who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate in society. The provision of social low cost social housing for people in housing need. Any trading surplus is used to maintain existing homes and finance new ones.
Step By Step Partnership Limited
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareRelieves the need of the homeless, unemployed and other people by the reason of their condition of hardship or distress, by the provision of supported housing, education, training and support.
Cumbria Community Homes
Beneficiary group, HousingSignificant activitiesTo provide good quality accommodation to vulnerable adults in the community meeting their individual needs. We helppeople in Barrow, Ulverston, Askam and Kendal and are looking to expand into other areas in the future.To help those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, individuals who struggle with mental or physical health orwith a learning difficulty.
Adviza Partnership
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfareADVIZA AIMS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED BY ENABLING THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT MATURE & RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY GIVING ADVICE ON A RANGE OF SUBJECTS FROM CAREERS (INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH FINDING EMPLOYMENT) & EDUCATION TO DRUG ABUSE, HOMELESSNESS & TEENAGE PREGNANCY. ADVIZA ALSO SUPPORTS OTHER CHARITIES & NPOs.
Monday Charitable Trust
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, HousingNO UNSOLICITED REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED.Through its grant making the charity primarily supports: young people with the provision of life skills and/or improving social mobility; mental health; members or former members of the armed forces; people transitioning from rough sleeping.
P.a.t.h. (plymouth Access To Housing) Limited
HousingOffers advice and assistance to people in housing need including those who are street homeless. Provides temporary and settled accommodation and offers support services to vulnerable people who have a tenancy to help them sustain that tenancy.Specialises in assisting people into the Private Rented sector.
Providence Row
Charity and VCS support, Health, HousingWE PROVIDE: A RESOURCE CENTRE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ROUGH SLEEPING, WITH BREAKFAST, SHOWERS AND COMPUTER ACCESS; ADVICE AND SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE OR THOSE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS; RECOVERY AND PROGRESSION SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE ISSUES; DRUG AND ALCOHOL OUTREACH AND REFERRAL; AND TRAINEE SCHEMES TO HELP PEOPLE MOVE INTO REGULAR LEARNING, VOLUNTEERING OR WORK.
Kairos Community Trust
Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Social welfareThe trust has kept to its principle aim of working with homeless and disadvantaged persons especially those with alcohol and drug related problems. It offers a residential programme of support at three levels - post-detox accommodation/support, rehabilitation and move-on houses. It emphasises a communal style of living in all its houses. The trust offers three stages of care to its client group.
Embassy
Economic and community development, HousingWe take homeless people off the streets who have been assessed and referred by key workers and are committed and motivated to the challenge of getting back on track. We provide them with a room in a shared property and help them to find a job, save funds and find permanent accommodation, with aftercare. We provide them with physical, mental and spiritual care with a Christian faith-based focus.
Homeless Action
Housing, Social welfareThe 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.
Whag
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareproviding good quality temporary accommodation and support services to vulnerable women, homeless or at risk of homelessness, and for women, men and their children who have experienced, are experienced and are fleeing from domestic abuse.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many homelessness housing charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,839 registered homelessness housing charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the homelessness 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 homelessness housing charities?
Homelessness housing charities reported a combined annual income of £15.9bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for homelessness housing charities?
Across all homelessness housing charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 89.6%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of homelessness housing charities?
Homelessness housing charities have an average annual income of £1.5m. 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.