Housing Charities
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Wycombe Women's Aid Limited
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareWycombe Women's Aid provides independent, specialist services to women and children experiencing the effects of domestic violence.We provide safe, temporary and emergency accommodation as well as practical and emotional support within the refuge and through outreach in the local community.Our services are underpinned by an equal opportunities approach & shaped by a feminist, trauma informed ethos.
Age UK Rotherham Limited
Health, HousingHospital Discharge Support Service,Hospital Aftercare Service,A Little Bit of Help Service (practical help at home)Advice and Information,Linkline - telephone contact service,Furniture Warehouse
Lord Leycester's Hospital
Health, HousingProvide homes for retired ex-Servicemen and their wives and maintains historic listed buildings
Millstream Animal Shelter
Animals, Charitable activities, HousingThe charity's objects are to relieve the suffering and distress of cats, dogs and other animals by the provision of food, shelter and veterinary care for unwanted, sick or ill-treated animals and wherever possible provide good homes for them. We aim also to prevent the unwanted breeding of animals and to advance public education in the needs and proper care of animals.
Mitcham Garden Village
Facilities, Housing, Social welfareThe Company's principal acitvity is the management and maintenance of the memorial homes known as Mitcham Garden Village for the benefit of deserving local poor persons of good moral character.
Winchester Vineyard Christian Fellowship
HousingAdvancement of the Kingdom of God, through mission at home and abroad.
Camden Community Law Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Housing, Social welfareHigh quality advice to Camden's most deprived residents through telephone and face to face work. We reach BME and refugee communities by having a number of advisers from those communities. Areas of advice offered are: Welfare Benefits, Employment, Debt, Housing, Asylum and Immigration - we include representation at Tribunals and Outreach sessions in libraries and Community Centre.
The Attingham Trust For The Study Of Country Houses And Collections In Britain
Education, HousingThe Charity runs a programme of intensive, residential courses each year giving attendees a chance to study selected historic houses and collections on specially arranged visits accompanied by specialist tutors and lecturers.
Hammersmith And Fulham Community Law Centre Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareHammersmith and Fulham Law Centre has worked on the front line of advice needs for 39 years. We have legal aid contracts in housing, welfare benefits, immigration & asylum and prioritise helping those who are most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We give free legal advice and support on a range of housing issues to people in H&F and run the duty possession desk 2 days a week at our local County Court
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals South London Branch
HousingASSIST MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR PET NEUTERING AND MICROCHIPPING. ASSIST PEOPLE ON A LOW INCOME WITH PET TREATMENT COSTS. PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP. CONDUCT RSPCA HOME VISITS FOR REHOMING PURPOSES. WE WORK IN CROYDON, CRYSTAL PALACE AND DISTRICT AREAS.
YMCA Scarborough
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfareYMCA believes in fairness and opportunity. There are essential building blocks for a full and rewarding life: a safe home; acceptance; guidance; friendship; physical and mental health; academic support; employment skills; and access to real opportunities. At YMCA, we provide these critical foundations for a fresh, strong start for young people and a better quality of life in the community.
The Northern Counties Horses And Smaller Animals Protection Society
Animals, Housing, Social welfareThe protection of horses and smaller animals from ill usage, cruelty and suffering by the provision and maintenance of an animal refuge and such other facilities.
Sandwell Multi Care
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Social careTHE ORGANISATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO HAVE SEVERE LEARNING DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING A HOME BASED RESPITE CARE SERVICE, SATURDAY CLUB, HOLIDAY SCHEMES AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANISATION HAS A CHARITY SHOP WHICH RAISES FUNDS FOR THE CHARITY.THE CHARITY HAS A HOLIDAY BUNGALOW FOR USE.
Heathrow Travel-Care
Beneficiary group, HousingHeathrow Travel-Care is the Independent Crisis Social Work Agency for Heathrow Airport. Qualified social workers assess, advise, advocate, signpost re issues including mental distress, disability, homelessness. Also: safeguarding children/vulnerable adults, planning with/for vulnerable Britons returning from abroad, coordination of Initial Humanitarian Assistance at Heathrow following emergencies.
City Of Wells Almshouses
HousingTo provide affordable housing for older residents of The City of Wells or people with a strong connection to the City, who are unable to satisfy their own housing need with the resources available to them.
Benenden Almshouse Charities
Beneficiary group, HousingProvide accommodation for retired and elderly people who have lived in the Parish of Benenden. Provide regular contact with the residents and assistance where necessary.
The Arab British Centre
Arts, HousingWorking to improve the British public's understanding of the Arab world, the Centre is home to art exhibitions and a specialist library open to the public. Organising and promoting Arab-related arts and cultural events in the UK including Arabic Calligraphy and language classes, talks on a variety of topics and an award. The Centre houses and supports like-minded organisations at its premises.
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals North Somerset Branch
HousingWe work for the benefit of all animals, by trying to prevent cruelty and by providing new homes for the many animals which come into our care. We help all animals-large or small.
RSPCA Wyth Sir Branch
Charity and VCS support, HousingOur activities include fundraising, organising Animal Activity Days, giving Welfare Vouchers to the Public for any conditions their animal may be suffering from, funding the Re-homing project in the Branch area,paying vets bills, and funding neutering and speying. We also fund boarding and fostering of animals in need of a home to recuperate in.
Amadudu Women's Refuge
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareObjective is to work for the promotion of any charitable purposes for the benefit of women and children experiencing domestic violence, by the advancement of education, the protection of health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress. The Charity provides temporary accommodation and is specialised primarily but not exclusive to needs of Black and Ethnic Minority women and children.
Grit: Breakthrough Programmes
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfareThe principal acitivity of the charity is to advance the social education of young people who are deemed to be at risk either from physical, mental or sexual abuse, drug or other substance abuse, criminal activity, poverty, homelessness, unemployment, or illiterarcy; to help them improve their condition and thereby become useful members of society.
The Fairbank Society
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careThe main activity of the Charity is the provision of supported sheltered housing for elderly local people
Saheli
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareSaheli is an asian women's refuge that provides safe temporary accomodation to asian women and children fleeing domestic violence.
Cyca Connecting Youth Children And Adults
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Housing, Social careProvide child care nursery, after school club and holiday Clubs in 3 settings. We provide a range of services that address personal development.We work with Looked after Children mentoring them and giving training to move into their own home. Our Training Centre provides opportunities for our learners to gain accredited qualifications around essential skills resiliency and emotional wellbeing.
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals South East Somerset Branch
HousingProvide welfare assistance and neutering facilities for animals and emergency accommodation.
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.