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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Welcome Bureau
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, Housing, Social welfareThe trust awards financial grants to alleviate the hardship faced by those seeking refuge from the Ukrainian war in Bristol and North Somerset. Its first beneficiaries are a family of Ukrainian refugees. In addition to financial support the Welcome Bureau volunteers have offered donated goods to furnish a property, support to settle in the UK and support to gain a place at Bristol Grammar school.
Animal Refuge Furness
Housing, Social welfareProvides care and shelter for homeless animals in the Furness area.
The Dean Leigh & Dean Rathbone Charitable Fund
Health, Housing, Social welfareTo provide assistance and support, in the City of Hereford and surrounding areas, to individuals in need as a result of maltreatment, neglect, crime, delinquency, prostitution, alcoholic addiction, substance misuse and other addictions
King George V Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareThe Village Hall is the centre of social activities in the village particularly so since the closure of the one and only public house in the village. A variety of users includes the Toddler Group, Pilates, local history group, birthday parties, weddings etc The Hall is also used as a refuge centre in the event of an emergency.
The Crossings
Housing, Social welfareto relieve poverty in 'The Waterside' (an area west of Southampton Water) and the New Forest by providing support andrelief to people who are homeless, who are at risk of homelessness, or otherwise vulnerable or marginalised by- a drop in centre- the provision of evening hospitality and overnight shelter- supporting and encouraging homeless people to move on to appropriate accommodation
The Night Shelter
Beneficiary group, HousingProvision of short term quick access emergency accomodation and support for destitute asylum seeking and migrant women
Alice Oliphant Hostel Trust
HousingMaintenance of charity properties.
West Lindsey Silver Jubilee Association
HousingProvide hostel accomadation for groups of people
Dorset Indian Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social welfareOur aim is to promote arts and cultural heritage of India. We achieve this by organising celebrations like Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja, Rabindra Nazrul Jayanti and other cultural programmes throughout the year.We arrange charity events and raffles to raise money and we have donated to charities like BBC Children in Need, St Mungos Bournemouth, Julias House, Bournemouth Womens Refuge and others.
Steyning Ukrainian Refuge
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareA volunteer run Day Centre, helping Ukrainian Refugees in and around Steyning rebuild their shattered lives, teaching English, advising them & their Home Hosts, safely protecting their physical & mental health, making them job ready, facilitating integration into the community. Providing recreation, leisure facilities, vocational training, advice, and bolstering their talents, gifts & skills.
New Beginnings-Homes For Street Children Of The World
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careThe charity operates a parented home for street children in Kiev and provides assistance to disabled children in the Ukraine. Th charity also works in Malawi and has worked with Medic Malawi to provide an 80 bed hostel for young girls.
Feral Cat Welfare
Animals, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social welfareAims of Feral Cat Welfare: food & shelter for feral colonies/cats; TNR where possible; rehoming where safe return impossible; socialization & homing of feral kittens; education of general public by encouraging neutering & responsible cat ownership; long term - permanent refuge for feral cats & a base for our work. Fundraising activities: small events, donations, legacies and grants.
God Save Britain Crusade
Beneficiary group, Education, HousingSupport for provision of holidays for children which seek to provide an experience of practical Christian living.Owns a property let to a separate charity which operates it as a hostel for single young men.Support for facilities provided by a Christian school specialising in meeting the needs of young people with special educational requirements
Robe Of Righteousness Ministries International
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Religion, Social welfare1. The advancement of the Christian faith through Church programmes, outreach ministry to women and to the public in general, and through relevant Christian books and publications, etc. 2. The relief of poverty by the provision of temporary accommodation, food and clothing. 3. The advancement of education by providing or assisting in training facilities to acquire vocational skills.
The Refuge Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareOur aims to relieve poverty, hardship and distress of African refugee living in Haringey. We do provide a free Interpreting & Translation services to members, provision of free advice on energy, health matters, education and training for employment, meeting and cultural activities, art development, food distribution and warm bank, sport and physical activities for these people.
Small Steps Forward
Beneficiary group, Education, HousingThe Charity provides funds to - pay school fees- support a hostel for orphaned children- build a mill to grind maize for the benefit of the local community- train needlework, woodworking and IT skills- provide meals for destitute childrenThis is not an exclusive list but are examples of projects we have funded
Temple Of Refuge Ministries
Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfareThe Charity is a Christian Church that caters for the faith of the local community, including counselling service.
Skirbeck St Nicholas Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Housing, Leisure, Social welfarePROVIDE LEISURE FACILITIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. A PERMANENT BASE FOR THE MOTHER AND TODDLERS GROUP, KARATE CLUB AND KEEP FIT CLUB. VARIOUS CHARITIES HOLD FUND RAISING EVENTS IN THE CENTRE. CENTRE ALSO USED BY BOSTON BOROUGH COUNCIL AS A POLLING STATION AND EMERGENCY REFUGE.
Rochdale Action With Destitute Asylum Seekers And Refugees
Beneficiary group, HousingProvide temporary accommodation and support to destitute asylum seekers and refugees.
The Running Water Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Saving of livesThe relief and assistance of people in any part of the world who are the victims of war or natural disaster, trouble or catastrophe in particular by:(i) the supply of clean drinking water and sanitation(ii) the advancement of education and training for employment(iii) the relief of financial need and sickness: and(iv) the provision of low cost temporary accommodation,
Hastings City Of Sanctuary
Housing, Social welfareSupporting a culture of welcome for all people seeking sanctuary and refuge in our community, part of the national City of Sanctuary movement.
Abused Pet Refuge Project
Housing, Social welfareProvision of fostering support for the pets of those experiencing domestic abuse. Advice to those experiencing domestic abuse with regard to providing care for their pets.
Stand4 Yemen
HousingThe relief and assistance of people in Yemen who are the victims of war in particular by supplying medical aid, food, clean water, temporary accommodation and education to such persons.
Rock Of Refuge Triumphant Ministries
Housing, Religion, Social welfareHOLDING REGULAR WORSHIP SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE THE MESSAGE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.
Angels Of Mercy
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareThe objective is to provide free or cheap emergency accommodation and nourishment to women or children who are suffering hardship due to breakdown in family relationships. Also to provide, education, training and support to enable them to access the employment market and become independent and self sufficient.
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.