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Housing Charities That specialise in Temporary or emergency housing

Discover 412 Housing charities that specialise in temporary or emergency housing. Use the search below to filter within these results.

412
Charities
£15,862,522,150
Total Income
£1,531,131
Avg Income
89.6%
Program Ratio

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

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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Refuge

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Housing, Social welfare

Refuge provides specialist support to women and children escaping domestic violence, modern slavery, human trafficking, forced prostitution, rape, forced marriage and 'honour' based violence. Services include: 24-hr national helpline, women's refuges, outreach and floating support, independent domestic and sexual violence advocates. We raise awareness and influence policy and legislative change.

Latest Income: £31,975,898
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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St Anne's Hostel

Housing

The relief and rehabilitation of persons in necessitous circumstances in the City of Birmingham and in particular by the provision of accommodation and associated facilities upon terms appropriate to their means calculated to alleviate their need.

Latest Income: £15,277,349
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Julian House

Economic and community development, Housing, Social welfare

Julian House provides a range of services to socially excluded people across the South West; particularly in the areas of homelessness, domestic abuse and community rehabilitation. We operate a range of supported housing projects, emergency hostel accommodation, advice services, assertive outreach support and a number of social enterprises. Not just changing lives. Often saving lives

Latest Income: £11,165,543
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Black Country Women's Aid

Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfare

Provision of support,and emergency services to vulnerable women and children experiencing rape, sexual assault and domestic abuse. Services include provision of emergency accommodation, floating support services, community support and counselling. Services also include development with agencies to raise awareness of domestic abuse and develop support systems to enable them to access SWA services.

Latest Income: £10,283,519
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Southern Domestic Abuse Service

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

We provide inclusive services to all people affected by domestic abuse, stalking and harassment. Services include: refuge and safe accommodation, community-based services, women only group work, specialist work with children/young people, Harmful Practices community work/development, work with people using abusive behaviours, domestic abuse preventative work and training.

Latest Income: £10,040,713
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Birmingham And Solihull Women's Aid

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfare

BSWAID is working with women and children affected by domestic violence by:offering safe temporary accommodation, appropriate and accessible support services includingsupporting women in accessing justice system. The charity raises awareness and promotes action against Domestic violence and promotes policy and best practice that responds to women and children's needs.

Latest Income: £8,293,567
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Safenet Domestic Abuse And Support Services LTD

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfare

Provision of housing related support (refuge support) and support in the community for women and their children escaping domestic abuse. Outreach support and help line for domestic abuse victims living in the community.IDVA service to support domestic abuse victims in legal and court processes.Early Support service for children living in the community and at risk of domestic violence.

Latest Income: £8,033,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Independent Domestic Abuse Services

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfare

Provides refuge accommodation, advice, advocacy, and practical support for women and their children experiencing domestic abuse.

Latest Income: £7,787,566
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Homeless Oxfordshire Limited

Housing

Homeless Oxfordshire exists to help homeless people by providing accommodation and support towards independence.

Latest Income: £6,273,151
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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St George's Crypt

Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social welfare

ST GEORGE'S CRYPT PROVIDES PRACTICAL CARE AND SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS, DESTITUTE AND DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE. IT OPERATES IN THE LEEDS AREA. THE CRYPT RUNS ONE HOSTEL FOR PEOPLE WITH A BACKGROUND OF ADDICTION; IT ALSO PROMOTES A PROGRAMME OF TRAINING AND ENGAGEMENT AND ACTIVELY PROMOTES RESETTLEMENT. THE CRYPT IS A FAITH-BASED CHARITY.THE CHARITY ALSO RUNS THREE SHOPS .

Latest Income: £5,420,426
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Bawso LTD

Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Housing, Social welfare

Provides Wales wide services including the provision of temporary accommodation for all victims of abuse, violence and exploitation. Specialises in providing services for people from black and minority ethnic communities and their children, who have suffered from or at risk of Domestic Abuse, Forced Marriage, Honour Based Violence, Female Genital Mutilation, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.

Latest Income: £4,643,693
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Chess Homeless

Housing

Initially 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.

Latest Income: £4,637,778
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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St Petrocs

Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing

St 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.

Latest Income: £4,633,197
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Spear Housing Association Limited

Housing, Social welfare

SPEAR 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.

Latest Income: £4,627,799
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Cyfannol Women's Aid

Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfare

CWA provides support to women (& their children) affected by all forms of VAWDASV. Refuge accommodation, complex needs, 24/7 Crisis, drop in, Community Support, ISVA, counselling, CYP support, group education/training opportunities.

Latest Income: £4,541,866
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Leeway Domestic Violence And Abuse Services

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

The principal activity of the charity is to provide temporary accommodation & other services to adults and children who have suffered or are exposed to domestic violence & abuse

Latest Income: £4,475,809
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St James, Westminster

Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Religion

A 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.

Latest Income: £4,465,648
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
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Shap LTD

Beneficiary group, Health, Housing

Shap 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.

Latest Income: £4,423,588
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Domestic Abuse Safety Unit North Wales LTD

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

To provide information, support and, if necessary, refuge accommodation to people who have, or, who are, suffering domestic abuse.

Latest Income: £4,394,317
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Qvsr

Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion

QVSR, or the 'Queen Vic', as it is more familiarly known, has been the Seamen's Mission of the Methodist Church since 1843, and is now the last remaining maritime charity providing accommodation and support for seafarers in the East End of London. It is also the largest seafaring hostel of its kind in the UK with accommodation for over 170 men.

Latest Income: £4,224,029
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Haven Wolverhampton

Beneficiary group, Housing

The Haven Wolverhampton aims to provide support to women and dependent children who are vulnerable to violence and abuse. The Haven achieves this by providing safe, temporary, emergency accommodation and support services to women and dependent children affected by domestic and other forms of violence.

Latest Income: £3,783,987
Areas of Operation: Wolverhampton
Status: Registered
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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Hackney

Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social welfare

Sunday and midweek worship as part of the Church of England. Mission and outreach activities include a weekly Foodbank in association with Hackney Food Bank, a winter night shelter and Credit Union. Other activities include outreach to youth and children, and pastoral care for people within the parish.

Latest Income: £3,722,908
Areas of Operation: Hackney
Status: Registered
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Whag

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

providing 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.

Latest Income: £3,651,978
Areas of Operation: Cheshire West & Chester
Status: Registered
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The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid)

Beneficiary group, Heritage, Housing, Social welfare

The Charity provides support for women and children who have suffered, and are suffering, or are in danger of suffering violence, abuse or neglect by perpetrators known to them by providing refuge and outreach services in the community. The charity also raises awareness on domestic violence with the public. The charity runs a museum of womens suffrage and provides space for social engagement

Latest Income: £3,632,522
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many temporary-or-emergency-housing housing charities are there in the UK?

There are 412 registered temporary-or-emergency-housing housing charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the temporary-or-emergency-housing 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 temporary-or-emergency-housing housing charities?

Temporary-or-emergency-housing 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 temporary-or-emergency-housing housing charities?

Across all temporary-or-emergency-housing 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 temporary-or-emergency-housing housing charities?

Temporary-or-emergency-housing 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.