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.
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Place Of Refuge Ministries International
Housing, Religion, Social welfareSupporting the homeless by providing food and temporary accomodation in local B&B.Providing general support as and when required to do so.
River Of Life Ministry (sandwell)
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Religion, Social careA religious organisation, holding Christian services, Sunday School & prayer meetings. We retain a minister for officiating services. We are based in Ladywood and are open daily for one to one spiritual guidance. Weekly, run a free breakfast morning feeding 15 - 30 homeless. We host hostel tenants for a meal at Christmas. Helping low-income families and an orphanage abroad.
Pear Tree Farm Animal Sanctuary
Housing, Social welfarePear Tree Farm Animal Sanctuary provides sanctuary and refuge for animals in need, and actively seeks new homes for rehabilitated rescued animals. We provide veterinary treatment to those who need it, as well as promoting kindness and compassion, and raising awareness by educating and supporting the public on Animal Welfare issues.
Messiah Community Church
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Social welfareTo worship and serve God fulfilling the Great Commission of Jesus Christ as set forth in Matthew 28:19-20. To minister to the needs of the members and others as the church is able to do so. To provide schools and colleges for the secular and spiritual education of mankind. To provide a place of refuge for abandon children and further shelters and accommodation for those in need.
Leighton-Linslade Homeless Service
HousingProvision of emergency accommodation and support services to homeless people in Leighton Linslade
Shanti Aid
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareWe are a Domestic Violence charity offering Outreach Service to women who require our support. The services we can provide support in are: Domestic Violence, Abuse, Divorce, Child Support, Immigration, Refuge, Benefits, Training Courses and Education Programmes, Access to Solicitors.
Carers Anonymous Animal Refuge Sanctuary
Animals, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareTo relieve & prevent suffering & distress in animals., particularly dogs, cats, horses, ponies,goats & domestic fowl & other such creatures in need of care & attention, rescue, sanctuary or re-homing by provision of such services as the charity shall from time to time decide.To advance public education in matters concerning animal welfare and aid.
Idia's Community Kitchen
Associations, Housing, Social welfareWe are a grassroots community organisation that provides hot nutritious meals and food parcels and other items to those in need in our community at our three centres in Hoxton and Haggerston, at a local hostel and also to those referred to us by Hackney Borough Council. We build relationships with our guests so that we can signpost them to other support.
African Village Support
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, HousingOur aim is to help improve the quality of life of both adults and children in rural Uganda. Working as a humanitarian, community based organisation, we have delivered a number of sustainable community projects including building a school hostel for girls, a large community centre and supporting women's groups and educating students through sponsors, along with livelihood projects for young people.
The Nick Webber Memorial Trust For Malawi
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Social welfareContinued support of Malawian children's charity Tikondane Continued support of NdiMoyo clinic through Nick's Place Continued payment of secondary school fees UsisyaCompleted construction of refuge for Women Lawyers' AssociationDistribution of menstrual health kits, Tikondane, Tidzuke Orphan Care and NdiMoyo clinic, Kochilira CDDS
Southwold Sailors' Reading Room Association
Heritage, Housing, Social welfareThe Southwold Sailors' Reading Room was built in 1864 as a refuge for fishermen and mariners when not engaged at sea. Displays of a seafaring nature line the walls and fill glass cabinets. Pictures and portraits of local fishermen and seascapes, model ships and maritime paraphernalia offer a fascinating history of Southwold's connections with the sea.
Kings Heath Action For Refugees
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social welfareKings Heath Action for Refugees (KHAR) is a community fundraising, befriending and awareness-raising charity supporting asylum seekers, refugees and those seeking safe refuge from violence and persecution.
City Of Refuge International Ministries
Arts, Housing, Religion, Social welfareTo advance the Christian faith religion in the United Kingdom for the benefit of the public through holding prayer meetings, lectures, workshops, public celebrations of religious festivals, producing and or distributing literature on Christian faith to enlighten others about the walk with our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.
Beethere
Housing, Social welfareFor the public benefit, the relief of need by way of being homeless or rough sleepers, in Greater Manchester, through the provision of food packages, clothing, hygiene products, temporary accommodation, and guidance. In times of exceptional circumstances and crises, donations and funds may be used in partnership with other homeless charities and causes nationally and internationally.
Oxford Mission
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Housing, Social careFounded in 1880. In Behala, India it funds: an orphanage for 135+ boys between the ages of 4 & 15, educated & taught music; old peoples home; ENT/eye clinics.It funds in Bangladesh: Barisal - high & primary schools, boys & girls hostels, girls orphanage & a medical centre; Jobarpar - an indigenous sisterhood (CSS), oversees girls hostel & a play centre & helps in the diocesan primary school.
Christ United Ministries International Manchester (refuge Centre)
Housing, Religion, Social welfareACTIVITIES OF A CHURCH, FURTHERANCE OF RELIGION
Westcliff Free Church
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, ReligionOur main purpose is to show Jesus to others. This is done through preaching God's Word in our services and outreach to the community through the church's own activities: youth clubs; women's fellowship; the Winter Night Shelter - one night a week for the local homeless community. The church is also used by the public for parties, groups like University of the 3rd Age and Christian seminars.
The Redeemed Christian Church Of God, Christ Ambassadors Assembly
Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social welfareWorship services twice a weekAll night prayer meetingsKoinonia (monthly) - a special day for all children in the communityYouth Church / Meetings for young peopleWomen's Meetings for all women and those with various medical / personal issuesMen's fellowshipSingles Fellowship
House Of Refuge Apostolic Pentecostal Church
Housing, Religion, Social welfareCambridge Street Pastors
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Housing, Social welfareTrained, uniformed Street Pastors volunteers from local churches staff a refuge cafe and patrol the centre of Cambridge on Saturday nights between 10pm-3am, caring, listening and helping all without judgement or discrimination. Assistance and a listening, pastoral ear are made freely available to all. We freely share our faith and motivations but only if asked.
The Tremore Christian Fellowship Trust
Housing, Religion, Social welfareWe advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in such ways and in such parts of the UK or world as trustees think fit. We provide premises in Cornwall for Christians and those enquiring after the Christian faith to meet together for sharing beliefs, working with other Christian ministries. We are preparing a residential property as a place of "refuge, retreat and healing".
Hay,brecon And Talgarth Sanctuary For Refugees
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareHBTSR HELPS PEOPLE SEEKING ASYLUM/REFUGE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH OUTINGS TO THE COUNTRYSIDE FOR LEISURE, FRIENDSHIP AND SKILL EXCHANGE. WE HELP OUR OWN LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO MEET PEOPLE FROM OTHER CULTURES AND BE ENRICHED BY THIS. WE SPEAK PUBLICLY AND RAISE FUNDS. WE APPROACH LOCAL ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES TO IMPROVE POLICY AND SUPPORT.WE PROVIDE SOME EXPERT ASSISTANCE AND COLLECT GOODS.
Heather's Hedgehog Hostel
Environment, HousingHeather's Hedgehog Hostel takes in injured and sick hedgehogs in order to rehabilitate them with the aim of releasing them back into their natural habitats as soon as practicable.We also engage with all members of the local community to educate and inform people about their local wildlife, and in particular offer advice on how to help look after hedgehogs in the wild.
Friends Of Indian Evangelical Mission
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social welfareTo provide help in funding for various projects i.e. Hostel building for poor children, children's education, Bible translation projects etc undertaken by the Indian Evangelical Mission - HQ Bangalore, India.
Mountain Ash YMCA
Associations, Beneficiary group, HousingMountain Ash YMCA is dedicated to helping and supporting young people and welcomes all. We achieve this by running a Youth Club, Young Adults Carers Project, Emergency Accommodation Unit and a Community Learning Centre. We also run a Youth Engagement project.
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.