Housing Charities
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Trustees Of The Franciscan Sisters -Minoress
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Housing, Social careEducation - The Congregation still continues to operate St Francis Primary School, Melton Mowbray. The Mission of St Francis School is to prepare today's children for tomorrow's world.Healthcare - The Charity continues to support St Francis Nursing Home in Govan, Glasgow. Pastoral work - the charity supports pastoral work of sisters and runs a retreat centre near Chesterfield
Kingdom Legacy Trust
Housing, ReligionPT provides a 'Holding Trustee Service' for 60 plus AoG churches in various parts of the United Kingdom in addition to which, PT provides shared ownership and rented housing for church leaders and retired church leaders. From the proceeds of the sale of Kingdom Bank, PT is investing the monies to provide an income stream for charitable purposes and build a funding legacy for future generations.
Sandwell Homeless And Resettlement Project Limited
Beneficiary group, HousingThe provision of accommodation and support for homeless people, teenage parents and their children.
The Eventide Homes
Beneficiary group, HousingProvision of almshouse accommodation to elderly people who, in the opinion of the trustees, satisfy the charity's eligibility criteria.
The St Michaels And All Saints Charity
Arts, Charitable activities, Housing, Professions, ReligionIncome is applied to defray the cost of repairs to the fabric, fittings and organ of the Parish Church and of insurance of the Parish Church, to the maintanance of music and provision of music, in aid of the stipends of clergy, to the maintenance of property and in making grants for such religious and other charitable purposes as the Feoffees decide after consultation with the PCC.
The Hospital Of Gilbert, Earl Of Shrewsbury At Sheffield
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing1. Maintenance of Almshouses which are occupied by in-pensioners. 2. Grants to other local charities.
The Coventry Muslim Community Association Limited
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Leisure, Religion, Social careCMCA Ltd is a community resource centre providing advice and information on welfare rights, housing, immigration and nationality laws individual support sessions and advice on education, training and employment opportunities. Run adult education classes, sports and crafts activities (some for women only) ESOL, health promotion surgeries, creche and full day care nursery - social and cultural event
Feltham United Charities
Beneficiary group, HousingManagement of eight almshouses. Accommodating elderly people who wish to downsize or need a home.
Centre 56 Limited
Beneficiary group, HousingThe charity assists parents and children who are in necessitous circumstances, in particluar those families who have suffered from violence or maltreatment in their homes and families in crisis.
Farraday House Limited
Beneficiary group, HousingWe provide a friendly home environment, for the elderly, for sheltered and independent living.
Cumbria Law Centre
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfare, SocietyFree legal advice and representation in Carlisle, Allerdale, Copeland and Barrow. (Future plan for Eden). We tackle poverty and oppression for those who cannot access help elsewhere. Telephone advice (01228 515 129) every weekday, and clinics throughout Cumbria. Specialists in Housing, Employment, Community Care, Welfare Benefits, Debt, Discrimination, Public law and Human Rights & Education.
The Dohnavur Fellowship Corporation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Religion, Social careSupports the work of the Dohnavur Fellowship in India which runs a children's home and a rural hospital. It provides for retired missionaries who had given their lives to this work without salaries.
Animals In Distress
Housing, Social welfareThe object of the charity is to provide in Greater Manchester and the surrounding area for the care and protection of animals of all kinds in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances, ill usage and other similar causes and to prevent thereby cruelty to and suffering among animals.
Bury St Edmunds Women's Aid Centre Limited
Beneficiary group, Health, Heritage, Housing, Social welfareWe provide support and accommodation for people affected by Domestic Abuse. We offer temporary accommodation in a safe and supportive refuge where women and their children can recover from the traumatic effects of Domestic Abuse and make informed choices. We also offer a range of community services, courses and counselling to support women to rebuild their lives after abuse.
Northamptonshire YMCA
Associations, Beneficiary group, HousingThe YMCA provides both housing and community based activities to young people up to the age of 25, providing support for the most vulnerable in the Northamptonshire community.
Hull United Charities
Education, HousingAlmshouse charities - Almshouse flats (sheltered accomodation for over 55's) for people with a link to Kingston upon Hull.Alderman Cogan's Fund - Financial assistance for educational assistance to pupils or previous pupils of Alderman Cogan's C E Primary School, Kingston upon Hull.
Coatham House
HousingProvides housing, training and support for young homeless people.
Ripon Young Men's Christian Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, HousingThe provision of hostel accommodation for single young people aged 16-35. We provide a hall, lounge, training room for the use of the Ripon community. Our own work includes a drama club for young people aged 11-16 and a parent and toddler group.
RSPCA Bridlington, Driffield & District Branch
Animals, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social careCharity raises funds to pay for animals in their care until new homes can be found for them. All cats ,dogs and rabbits are neutered either prior to them being adopted or as soon as possible afterwards. All cats, dogs and rabbits are micro-chipped as well. We have our own cattery and we have many fosterers to care for young kittens in their own homes until they are old enough to be adopted.
The Foyer Federation
Beneficiary group, HousingThe Foyer Federation continues to be seen as an organisation that punches above its weight and our focus on innovation has helped us develop relationships and enabled us to demonstrate how the Foyer approach can be 'stretched' so that it works for all those whose transition to adulthood is particularyly challenging in settings that go well beyond the traditional supported housing model.
Weavers' Almshouse Charities
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careProvision of sheltered accommodation for the elderly in 39 flats.
The Band Trust
Beneficiary group, HousingTo aid residents of the United Kingdom who are in need of care, whether wholly or partially, including those who are ill, disabled or injured, old and infirm or children with special needs. Such aid will also be given to the providers of care such as Institutions and Homes. Aid will not be given directly to individuals.THE TRUST DOES NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING.
The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareMakes grants to charitable organisations around the world whose purposes are to help young or disadvantaged people, especially anyone suffering deprivation and discrimination, such as poor, homeless and vulnerable women and children, minority communities, particularly where people are affected by: poverty, a lack of education, malnutrition and disease
Pearsons And St Elizabeths Cottage Homes
HousingThe management of almshouse accommodation in the Borough of Worthing, West Sussex.
Dartmouth United Charities
Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareDartmouth United Charities provides almshouse accommodation to poor persons of good character, who have lived in Dartmouth for two years before their appointment, or in exceptional circumstances, live outside the area but are otherwise qualified.It also makes grants to individuals and to organisations supporting Dartmouth residents who are in need, hardship or distress.
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.