Housing Charities
Discover 8,709 Housing charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Homeless Link
Charitable activities, HousingThe charity undertakes a number of key activities. These comprise:1) Ending Homelessness2) Research and Development3) Social Enterprise4) Funds for Grant Distribution5) Membership and Campaigning
The Chartered Institute Of Housing
HousingWe are the professional body for people working in the housing profession. By promoting the standards and ideals of housing and training and educating those engaged in the housing profession we aim to maximize the contribution that housing professionals make to the wellbeing of communities. We have over 18,000 members primarily in the UK but also in over 20 other countries across five continents.
YMCA Black Country Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, LeisureThe YMCA's vision is of an inclusive Christian Movement, transforming communities, so that all young people truely belong contribute and thrive. We fulfill this vision through supported housing for homeless young people, family support & childcare services in areas of deprivation, physical activity and healthy living services which promote well being, and community learning activities.
YMCA East Surrey
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, LeisureYMCA East Surrey is a vibrant, local charity that has been responding to the needs of individuals and communities since 1871. We help people to believe in themselves, support them to achieve their goals and inspire them to be the best they can be. Services and activities include; supported housing, sports, health and well-being, childcare, youth work and youth counselling.
Whitechapel Centre
HousingWe provide services and opportunities to help individuals obtain and sustain a home and to positively change their lives.We work with homeless and vulnerably housed people; some of whom have complex needs in addition to their housing/ homeless difficulties. We provide a wide range of one to one support services in addition to services via our direct access centre and accommodation-based services.
Abbeyfield The Dales Limited
HousingProperty management of housing and the provision of care and support needs (within some regulated services with the CQC) for the over 55s.
Noble Tree Foundation Limited
HousingThe Noble Tree Foundation provides housing for vulnerable people in the UK and provides education and training in the UK and internationally
Keychange Charity
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careProvision of Care homes for the elderly, sheltered accommodation for elderly people and twenty four hours supported accommodation for young vulnerable homeless people.
Housing For Women
Beneficiary group, HousingA registered housing association providing affordable accommodation and services to women in London and their dependants.
Pivotal Housing Association
Economic and community development, Education, HousingFor our clients to realistically take positive steps towards rehabilitation and recovery, providing them with a home and basic support should be complimented with training in life skills, vital for securing employment, their own tenancies and surviving independently. Our aim is to introduce a spectrum of training course to be made available to all of our clients over the next 12 months.
YMCA London City And North
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, HousingEnabling the development of young people through the provision of supported housing, youth work, counselling, advice and guidance and health education.
Roundabout Limited
Beneficiary group, HousingSupport and empower young people who are homeless to recognise, develop and take advantage of the choices open to them. Provide high quality, effective and flexible housing and support services to meet the diverse needs of young people who are homeless.
Kids
Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure, Social careThe purpose of KIDS is to enable disabled children and young people, along with their families, to enjoy their lives, in particular we assist disabled children and young people to develop their skills and abilities and to fulfil their potential, hopes and aspirations. Our services include Home Learning, Key Working, Play and Leisure, Short Breaks, Transitions and Sibling and Young Carer Support.
M&g Multi-Asset Fund For Charities
HousingThe fund has two aims; To provide a higher total return (the combination of capital growth and income), net of the ongoing charge figure, than that of a composite index over any five-year period and to provide an annual yield of at least 3%. The fund invests in collective investment schemes, typically funds managed by M&G, to gain exposure to a diversified range of asset classes including
The Aldingbourne Trust
Beneficiary group, HousingThe Aldingbourne Trust provides support which helps people with learning and or physical disabilities and/or autism to develop and live the life they choose. We do this by providing opportunities to work, make friends, get good housing, make choices and follow their interests.
The London Community Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareThe London Community Foundation makes a difference to the lives of Londoners by connecting people who need help with those who are willing to give. That's what we do. We are dedicated to improving the lives of London's most disadvantaged. Child poverty, unemployment, isolation, homelessness, domestic violence and gang crime are just some of the issues we are tackling through our grant making.
Katharine House Hospice
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social care, Social welfareA provider of hospice services through inpatient, day care and home care.A provider of lymphoedema services.A provider of support to families, those who are bereaved, carers and ex-carers.A provider of home care through a care agency
Lincolnshire Y.m.c.a. LTD
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureLincoln YMCA is a Christian charity seeking to serve the community through its work on housing, education,youth work,community work, health and fitness, international work and recreational programmes
Independent Housing UK LTD
Beneficiary group, Health, HousingThe charity achieves it's objectives by working with landlords and local authorities to find suitable housing stock to enable vulnerable people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health needs to access available housing stock.
Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, ReligionThe aims of the Charity are to engage in activities for the exclusive benefit of the Royal Hospital Chelsea (RHC) which has provided a fitting home for retired army veterans since 1692. Its main activities are to raise funds for capital investment projects of the RHC and to cover costs not met by the Grant in Aid funding which the RHC receives from the Ministry of Defence.
Royal Deaf Education Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Housing, Social careThe operation of a School which educates students aged 5 to 16 years and a Further Education College providing post 16 education. Both the School and College offer residential and day placements to deaf young people. The Charity also operates a Children's Home for deaf young people.
Havencare Homes And Support Limited
Beneficiary group, HousingHavencare provides homes and support to people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and people with other cognitive differences including acquired brain injuries. Services include bespoke housing, supported living, extra-care, and enabling. Havencare's services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission.
Twenty-Fifth Avenue LTD
Charitable activities, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareTwenty-Fifth Avenue provides supported accommodation for people at risk of homelessness. We offer temporary shared housing, tailored support, advice and guidance, and pathways into training, employment, and inclusion into the mainstream for the homeless. We also run a food provision programme, including our Woolwich/Birmingham Breakfast Club (food bank), operating 2 to 3 times a week.
Causeway Charitable Services
Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Health, HousingCauseway supports marginalised and vulnerable people to recover from trauma and develop safe and fulfilling futures. Our modern slavery and crime reduction services include safe houses, outreach and community programmes, holistic crisis interventions and signposting into counselling, training and employment. We drive change nationally through research, campaigning and strategic partnerships.
Sisters Hospitallers Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus CIO
Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social carePromotion of the Roman Catholic religion, provision of residential care homes for people who are elderly, support of various health and social/housing projects , particularly relating to psychiatric health services.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many housing charities are there in the UK?
There are 8,709 registered housing charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the 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 housing charities?
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 housing charities?
Across all 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 housing charities?
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.