Housing Charities That specialise in Homelessness
Discover 192 Housing charities that specialise in homelessness. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Cole Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, HousingWe welcome applications from small and local (as opposed to regional or national) registered charitable organisations, or local branches of organisations, working in the fields of-Social welfare, all age groups-Housing and homelessness-Community and environmental development -Opportunities for young people-Promotion of improved quality of life-Personal or community empowerment
Chinese Information And Advice Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social welfareImmigration and asylum laws advice, women victims of domestic violence support and advocacy, support to children affected by domestic violence, benefit advice and advocacy, tackling homelessness, asylum seeker and refugee support, health and wellbeing advice, disseminate information to the Chinese community, campaign for policies change, cultural exchange and raising cultural awareness.
Churches In Reading Drop-In Centre
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareCIRDIC runs two day Centres. One caters for the spritual emotional and practical needs of adults who are homeless or in poor accommodation by providing food, clothing and warmth as well as medical and practical advice and art therapy. The second Centre caters for women with special physical and emotional needs by providing warmth, food, companionship and advice.
Exousia Trust
Economic and community development, Housing, Religion, Social welfareSupporting the Christian Ministry of Sean Stillman and Associated initiatives.These initiatives include: - Zac's Place which is both a facility supporting homeless and other disadvantaged individuals in the Swansea area and also a mission church community.- Rough Edges which is a social enterprise in Swansea www.Rough-Edges.org.uk
Derwentside Detached Youth Project
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, HousingWe provide youth workers to meet young people on the streets with the aim of engaging with them and introducing them to diverse worthwhile activities. We provide advocacy advice and support in terms of sexual health, well-being, drug and alcohol misuse and parenting. We facilitate activities promoting healthier lifestyle and physical wellbeing.
Queen Mother's Clothing Guild
Housing, Social welfareQMCG buys and sources new clothing, sleeping bags and linen and distributes these items once a year to British charities, operating only in the United Kingdom, to help vulnerable and homeless people.
Copperdale Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Housing, Social welfareCopperdale provides a home for homeless young people aged between 15 - 24, providing 24 hour a day support and aims to empower marginalised young people to gain better life chances. An additional project, The United Estates of Wythenshawe, provides an alternative community centre which is open to all ages including young people who are at risk of becoming involved in gangs and poor life choices.
Fund For Human Need
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingMakes grants of up to £200 each to refugees, asylum seekers, the homeless and others suffering personal distress. Makes limited number of grants to projects working amongst the poorest communities from restricted funds received for those specific projects.
First Stop Centre (mid-Essex Branch)
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareTo relieve the condition of disadvantaged persons in mid-Essex experiencing difficulties with homelessness, joblessness, substance misuse, physical and mental health problems, learning difficulties by the provision of support services to assist them in maintaining normal relationships with and within their community.
The Arnold And Dorothy Denman Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareWe support small charities working in Bristol, BANES and South Gloucestershire with a focus on pump priming the development of small charities and also helping with initial seed funding for larger appeals.We support charities working with disadvantaged children and young people, rehabilitation, severe poverty and homelessness, the elderly. We do not normally support large national charities.
Liverpool City Mission (incorporated)
Housing, Social welfareSupport of the homeless and needy in Liverpool and it's environs, through the giving out of clothing and free breakfast and lunch on most days at our rescue centres. Annual evangelistic childrens camp.
Churches Together In Basildon
Education, Housing, Religion, Social welfareChristian churches working together to promote the gospel in all aspects. We provide schools workers through the Schools Team Ministry part of CTB. Project 58/7 feeds and cares for the homeless. We are also involved with food banks and the provision of Street Pastors.We have links with Christians against Poverty We hold three United Celebration services a year and hold prayer meetings.
Help The Homeless Limited
Crime and Justice, HousingOur principal aim is to support the care and treatment of the single homeless.The reasons for their being homeless vary, but may include ill-health, those who are discharged offenders, drug and drink addicts or other adverse circumstances in their lives.We financially support hostels, drop-in centres and the like with grants.
Birmingham Christmas Shelter
Housing, Social welfareWe provide food, warmth, shelter and friendship to the homeless and lonely of Birmingham during the Christmas period, regardless of gender, colour, race, religion or sexual orientation.
The Oliver Borthwick Memorial Trust
HousingThe original intention of the Trusts which are now comprised in the Oliver Borthwick Memorial Trust was to provide shelter and help the homeless and this remains the case. The Trustees welcome applications from small but viable charities where they are able to make a significant contribution to the practical work of the charity..
The Eden Christian Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing- Works in partnership with local churches and supports them in all areas of youth work- Encourages an understanding of the Christian faith among young people- Provides activities and opportunities that will bring young people together and encourage 'community'- Works with un-churched young people on the streets and in the community generally
London And Slough Charitable Trust
Housing, Social welfarePROVISION OF FOOD, DRINKS, CLOTHING, BEDDING AND COMPANIONSHIP TO ROUGH SLEEPERS AND OTHER DISADVANTAGED PERSONS ON THE STREETS OF LONDON AND SLOUGH AND MAINTAIN A NIGHT SHELTER EACH WINTER/SPRING FOR HOMELESS IN SLOUGH.
UK Apostolic Church Of God 7th Day
Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social welfareOur mission takes place home and abroad, some of the ways we help are listed below:- Clothe and feed the needy- Visit, pray and comfort the sick/bereaved- Support the homeless- Help with payment of medical bills- Support disadvantaged young people; financially, socially and emotionally- Taking young people on holiday tripsEveryone is important to us. We change lives for the better.
The Canaan Christian Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Housing, Social careSUPPORT FOR NEEDY FAMILIES & HOMELESS. ENCOURAGING CHILDREN THROUGH AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS & A WEEKLY SATURDAY MORNING KIDS CLUB. WE SUPPORT ORPHANAGE WORK IN HUNGARY & HAVE GROUPS OF CHILDREN FROM HERE TO STAY, GIVING THEM ENGLISH LESSONS AS PART OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL VISIT. WE RUN AND MANAGE A WAREHOUSE IN HARROGATE AND YORKHIRE, DISTRIBUTING TO PEOPLE IN NEED.
Mothers' Union (diocese Of Manchester Branch)
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, HousingA range of services are provided to support and enhance Christian family life in the Manchester Diocese and overseas. Financial and practical aid assists needs in schools, hospitals, hostels for the homeless, for elderly individuals in parishes,the diocese and where there is urgent need overseas.
Evangelistic Missionary Crusades
Beneficiary group, Housing, ReligionTo support homeless children by the provision of accommodation and education in a Christian environment. To promote the promulgation of the Christian gospel.
Chester City Mission
Housing, Social welfareReaching out to the homeless poor and needy of Chester and neighbouring areas. Sharing the good news of love, joy and peace and meeting practical human needs. . Providing a safe shelter and community that treats all people equally and with dignity, giving purpose and hope to those we reach.
Lancaster Council Of Churches
Housing, ReligionLancaster Churches Together encourages churches in our area to worship, pray and reflect together, each church sharing with the others the treasures of its tradition. It enables churches to live and share the Gospel and to evangelise together and take steps towards fuller unity. We work together to respond to the needs of society working especially with the homeless of our city.
Depaul UK
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareTo offer homeless and disadvantaged young people the opportunity to fulfill their potential and move towards a positive and independent future
Stepping Stone Projects
HousingThe Charity's principal objectives are to relieve persons who are homeless or in necessituos circumstances.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many homelessness housing charities are there in the UK?
There are 192 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 £7.7bn 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 92.3%. 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 £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.