Housing Charities
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Citizens Advice 1066
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HousingCitizens Advice 1066 provides information, advice and guidance on the full range of advice issues, including debt, employment rights, benefits, housing and consumer issues. The service is free, confidential, impartial and independent. As well as giving advice we campaign to get policies changed. This is based on the experience and needs of our clients.
Disability Action Yorkshire
Education, Housing, Social careDelivers services that create opportunities for disabled people to live the lifestyle that they would choose. This includes residential care with training for independent living, home care and personal support, training in employability skills and holiday accommodation.
Fylde Coast Women's Aid
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareFCWA support victims of domestic abuse across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde. Our mission is to empower service users "To live their lives free from abuse". FCWA offer an holistic 24 hour response service with three main areas of provision;IDVA, (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor), Outreach and recoverySafe temporary accommodation (refuge)Children Services (Safehaven)
Lennox Childrens Cancer Fund
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careThe activity of the charity is the relief of pain and suffering sustained by children diagnosed with any form of cancer, and in such manner as may be considered reasonable by the trustees.The charity owns and operates two respite holiday homes for such children and their families. The charity also provides financial grants and emotional support.
The Merchant Seamen's War Memorial Society (incorporated)
Heritage, Housing, Social careTo support seafarers in need with provision of sheltered housing, support, holidays and financial aid.
The Leicester And Leicestershire Animal Aid Association
Animals, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareProvide the highest level of care in our kennels and cattery to re-home unwanted, abandoned, stray, lost or neglected pets in loving, responsible homes. Provide educational events and activities to inform adults and children in responsible pet ownership and care. Provide a support scheme to help local vulnerable pet owners with care for their companion animals to prevent loneliness and isolation.
Nightsafe Limited
Housing, Social careNightsafe is a charity for young homeless people aged between 16 and 25th Birthday. We have 6 projects - a Daycentre, Nightshelter - emergency accommodation, Supported Housing projects - Witton Project, Cornfield Cliffe, Safe@Silas and Anchor Avenue - supported housing.
The Sons Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus
Housing, Religion, Social welfareTo promote the missionary ideal at home and abroad and to train suitable personnelTo promote missionary partnership in the home (northern hemisphere) countries.Religious activitiesRelief of poverty
The London Mozart Players Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, HousingThe orchestra performs music around the UK and Europe as well as at its home in Croydon. Central to the organisations mission is creating access to music for young people and for those whose ability to attend performances is limited physically or geographically.
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals York, Harrogate And District Branch
HousingYork and District Animal home for the rehoming of stray and unwanted animals
The Abbeyfield Hoylake And West Kirby Society LTD
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careThe provision of care home accommodation for older people in Wirral. We run a care home (non nursing) and annexe with 24 hour care with thirty three rooms in West Kirby. We are affiliated to the Abbeyfield Society nationally.
Durham Action On Single Housing LTD
HousingProvide accommodation and supported accommodation for homeless people aged 16-65.
'tynwald' Residential Home For The Elderly, Hythe
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careProvides accommodation and care for the elderly
The Congregation Of The Daughters Of Mary Mother Of Mercy In The British Isles
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareMembers of the Community continued to work in hospitals and nursing homes providing medical and nursing support. In the local parish communities the sisters undertake pastoral work, including adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, visiting and administering the Eucharist to the lonely, sick, aged, bereaved and other members of the community. They are also involved in other aspects of parish life.
Bushell House
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careResidential Care Home for the Elderly
Sutton And Cheam Elderly People's Housing Association
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careOperation of a residential home for people in need of residential care
Rush House LTD
Beneficiary group, HousingThe company is a registered charity and its principal object is the provision of support, advice and accommodation for homeless young people.
P A K S
Beneficiary group, HousingProvides homes in the community for people with learning difficulties
Congregation Of The Ursulines Of Jesus
Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social welfareRelief of poverty,Care for the Elderly & Homeless,Social & Pastoral work,Missionary work in communities,Assisting people with learning difficulties.
Acre Housing
Beneficiary group, HousingAcre Housing provides and maintains accomodation and other properties for people with learning disabilities. They also provide advice and assistance in matters relating to the housing needs of people with learning disabilities. Acre Housing operates in Oxfordshire.
The Almshouse Association
Heritage, HousingPromotion of the establishment, continuation, efficiency and effectiveness of almshouse foundations, and to promote the provision, improvement, upkeep and maintenance of almshouses, and associated services and facilities.
The Harbour Foundation
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareThe principal activities of the company and the charity are those of providing relief of poverty, suffering and distress among refugees and other homeless people, the homeless, advancement of education, learning and research, and to make donations to any institution established for charitable purposes according to the law of England and Wales.
Beverley Consolidated Charity
HousingWe at Beverley Housing Charity (The working name for Beverley Consolidated Charity) provide relief from need to those who have lived in Beverley and surrounding areas for 10 years or more and have reached state retirement age. We deliver this primarily, via the provision of Almshouses in the area of benefit within the terms of its current criteria. available on our website.
Mid-Norfolk Mencap
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careResidential Home for 10 people with learning disabilities. two Saturday once a month Day Centres for Dereham and Swaffham. Family Carers Group meetings once a month. and a Summer Playscheme. A drop-in centre two days week. Two Gateway Clubs affiliated to this charity.
Northampton Hope Centre
Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social welfareHope is a progressive anti-poverty charity helping anyone affected by poverty and exclusion, through services, campaigning and advocacy.We alleviate the immediate and ongoing impact of poverty, through providing basic services like food, clothing and shelter, alongside work to help those experiencing homelessness, mental health and addictions to overcome these and make lasting life changes
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many housing charities are there in the UK?
There are 3,243 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 £8.8bn 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 90.6%. 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 £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.