Housing Charities
Discover 3,243 Housing charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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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.
Shire Training Workshops Limited
HousingTo provide housing and person centred support to vulnerable people, encouraging all service users to achieve their full potential and contribute positively to the community and wider society.
Barons Court Project
Health, HousingThe Project provides services for people vulnerable through mental health problems, homelessness in Hammersmith and Fulham area. The principal activity of The Project is to run a Drop-In Day Center at its operational address and to provide practical, supportive and empowering services to vulnerable people.
Hospital Of St Mary The Virgin (rye Hill And Benwell)
Health, HousingThe principal activity is the management of the Almshouses, of Rye Hill and Benwell. The number of flats for occupation by Brethren are 19 at Rye Hill and 41 at Thomas Horsley House.
The Albemarle Limited
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareProviding facilities for and promoting the interests of disabled and disadvantaged persons generally from within Taunton Deane. THis provision includes supported housing, community access scheme, day care for elderly, physically disabled and people with learning and mental health problems, catering, childcare, and social activities and training at The Albemarle Centre Taunton
Lifeshare Limited
Housing, Leisure, Social welfareOur Crisis Assessment Referral Diversity Service provides personal development intervention to people in Manchester age 16-25 at risk or facing homelessness or exploitation.Our weekend breakfast drop in and monthly wellbeing drop-in also provide clothes for adults in need.Our Christmas day shelter project provides free food, company and entertainment for adults in need over the holiday period.
A T D Fourth World Limited
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareATD FOURTH WORLD is an anti-poverty organisation with over 40 years' experience of tackling inequality and promoting social justice in the UKOUR VISION is of a world without persistent povertyOUR MISSION is to build a movement committed to overcoming persistent povertyOUR AIMS are to support families and individuals living in persistent poverty
Raphael Centre
Beneficiary group, Housinghousing management and support for people with learning disabilities
The Society Of All Saints Sisters Of The Poor (commonly Called Society Of All Saints)
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Housing, Religion, Social care, Social welfareThe Charity provides a ministry of hospitality to visitors, retreatants and some vulnerable people, on the main site and at Winson, at no fixed charge. Sisters provide spiritual direction, priestly and pastoral ministry in Oxford and Richmond,London.Gardens are maintained.The Charity is landlord to St John's Care Home, The Friary OFM and Helen & Douglas House, all on the Oxford site.
Collins Memorial Trust
Beneficiary group, HousingThe Charity is an Almshouse providing 45 properties for occupation by older people in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire.
Bridgnorth General Municipal Charity
HousingProvides affordable housing in Bridgnorth
Limbless Association
Economic and community development, Education, Health, HousingTo enable people of all ages who are without one or more limbs to achieve rehabilitation and independence in hospital, home, education, employment and the community.
The Anita Goulden Trust
Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social welfareRaising funds for The Anita Goulden Home in Piura, Peru. Relieving poverty in Piura, Peru
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Lancashire East Branch
Animals, HousingThe objectives of the Branch are to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals. Our key aim is to find suitable homes for as many animals as possible, and provide proper care for those who have been mistreated or abandoned (we are not licensed to accept stray dogs!).The main activity for achieving our aim is the operation of an Animal Centre at Altham near Accrington.
The City Of London Almshouses
Beneficiary group, HousingProvides accommodation/housing for elderly/old people and other defined groups.
Hereford Municipal Charities
HousingThese are the combined charities of the City of Hereford within the city boundaries of 1972, and Almshouse and grants can only be made to residents living in this area.
Danish Young Women's Christian Association In London
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, ReligionThe Charity's object is to advance the Evangelical-Lutheran faith with the principle aim of offering a Danish support network for young Danes in London in co-operation with the Danish Church in London, based on the Evangelical-Lutheran faith. As part of DSUK the Charity seeks to achieve its aim through providing a Christian home and meeting place for young Danes in the UK.
Mrs Independent Living
Charitable activities, HousingWorking in North East London, we support people in need to stay independent, active and connected to their communities. We provide practical help through our home adaptations and therapeutic decluttering services, social and digital inclusion activities, falls prevention services, and advice and advocacy for people from marginalised and excluded communities.
The Mrs Henrietta Frances Le Personne Benevolent Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careThe Le Personne Trust provides sheltered housing for the benefit of elderly needy women in north Tandridge, Surrey, giving priority to those who are, or have been, long term residents of Caterham or, more exceptionally, for the benefit of those living further away but having family connections to Caterham and the surrounding area.
The Bubble Theatre Company Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social careLondon Bubble increases access to theatre for people of all ages & backgrounds. Including: children with communication needs, at risk of youth violence, young people in the care & criminal justice systems, unemployed young adults & older adults living alone or in sheltered housing.We draw on lived experience & imagination, co-creating original theatre with our members & sharing it with audiences
St Pancras Almshouses
HousingThe provision of low cost accommodation for older residents of the London Borough of Camden.
Wytham Hall Limited
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe objects of the charity are:1)The provision of assistance and in particular residential care for men and women who through poverty, homelessness or age cannot readily obtain such care and2)To promote,undertake and sponsor research into the special needs of the poor, the homeless and the aged and3)The training and education of medical students
Archbishop Holgate's Hospital In Hemsworth
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, ReligionThe charity exists to maintain the hospital which consists of 24 almshouses, a chapel and ancillary buildings. Qualifying persons over 60 entitled to reside here are elected from local parishes. The education foundation provides financial assistance towards the education of persons under 25 years also resident in local parishes.
The Food Chain (uk) Limited
Charity and VCS support, Health, HousingThe Food Chain ensures people living with HIV in London can access the nutrition they need to get well, stay well and lead healthy, independent lives. Our tailored support is delivered by volunteers and includes the most appropriate package of home-delivered meals, groceries, nutrition and cookery classes and communal dinners.
Hornchurch Housing Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careProvision of sheltered accommodation for elderly people who live within the borough.
The Vintners' Foundation
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareAssist charities concerned with relief of the poor, destitute and homeless in Greater London.Assist charities concerned with treating the social effects of alcohol.Support young people, youth projects and designated educational establishments in London.Support certain other charities, as put forward by Liverymen of the Vintners' Company.Assist other charitable causes as agreed by trustees.
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.