Housing Charities
Discover 3,243 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.
Wensleydale And Swaledale Quaker Trust
Heritage, Housing, Religion, Social welfare1) the relief of Quakers, Attenders and other people who are in need, hardship or distress and are resident in the area of benefit; (2) the maintenance and upkeep of the Quaker meeting houses and burial grounds within the area of benefit;(3) to further the religious and other charitable deeds and works of the Area Meeting, in Britain and overseas, as the trustees shall see meet.
The Ashford Almshouse Charity
Housing, Social welfareThe object of the charity is to provide housing accommodation for poor persons of good character who are inhabitants of Ashford, Kent.
Project Peru
Housing, Social careRunning a childrens' home in Peru and wider work in the local community
Lawrence Campe's Almshouse Trust
Beneficiary group, HousingTo provide Almshouse accomodation for people over 50 with assets/savings below --£50000.
Ethiopian Community In Britain
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, HousingProvide informaiton, advice, counselling, referral, interpretation, translation and accompanying services on housing, welfare, health, immigration & asylum, education, training, employment to men, women, older people, young people, children, abled and disabled of all ethnic backgrounds.
Cleaves Charity And Others
Housing, Social welfareMaintaining housing for poor and needy
Friends Of The Rowan Schools
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, HousingCHARITY FOR SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX AND SEVERE LEARNING DIFFICULTIES. CHARITY FUNDS ACTIVITIES AND PURCHASE OF EQUIPTMENT TO AID THE CHILDREN
Wills And Stickland Homes
Housing, ReligionProvides accomodation for people who are over age 60, of limited means, and who are affiliated to a christian church.
Greyhound Rescue
Animals, HousingProvide any greyhound in need of care, ex racers or other, in the safe environment of the charity's kennels until re-homed, or in the case of any greyhound not suitable for rehoming to offer a permanent home within the charity's care for the rest of their natural life span.
The Almshouse Charity Of Wynn Ellis
Beneficiary group, HousingProviding accomodation for elderly people in Whitstable, Kent.
Poole University Of The Third Age
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, LeisureThe objectives of Poole University of the Third Age (U3A) is the advancement of education, leisure time, and recreational activities of middle aged and older persons no longer in gainful employment, residing in Poole and the surrounding area. These objectives are achieved by the organising and running of educational and leisure courses, using rented venues and member's homes.
The Manchester Cathedral Country Home
Beneficiary group, Housing, ReligionThe charity provides self catering holiday accommodation for low income families and individuals who would otherwise not have a holiday.
War Memorial Recreation Ground And Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Heritage, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareCommunity Social Activities such as Bonfire Night parties, Quizes, Amateur Dramatic Society performances, Keep fit, Extend, Bingo, Bowls.Home to Fairhaven First Steps, a pre-school group which holds four morning sessions a week.Shower and Changing Room for local football club and Cricket clubs. Cricket and Football pitch.Children's play area with equipment.
Stable Door (the Sheringham Christian Housing Trust)
HousingThe provision of a small number of houses in the town of Sheringham, Norfolk available to rent. Tenants must meet the criteria as set out in our Governing Document.
St Anne's Bedehouses
HousingThe housing of men and women of 55 years or over.
Association Of Friends Of Tithebarn Benevolent Fund
Associations, Housing, Social welfareFOR THE RELIEF OF PERSONS RESIDENT IN TITHEBARN MASONIC HOME
Almshouse Charity Of John Streche
Beneficiary group, HousingProvide housing & accomodation to elderly people.
Birmingham Christmas Shelter
Housing, Social welfareWe provide food, warmth, shelter and friendship to the homeless and lonely of Birmingham during the Christmas period, regardless of gender, colour, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Newcombe And Spier Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, HousingProvide Almshouses for the elderly in Dunchurch
Crediton Relief In Need Charity
HousingAdministers 8 almshouse properties and provides assistance and support to the inhabitants of Crediton Town and the Parish of Crediton Hamlets who are in need.
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Ceredigion Branch
Animals, HousingPromote and support RSPCA policies. Re-home cats both domestic and feral. Promote neutering of cats and dogs. Assist those on low incomes with vet bills. Liaise with local animal welfare charities. Provide advice and information.
The Akrill Homes
Beneficiary group, HousingProvide almshouses for elderly residents in West Bromwich
Hospital Of Sir John Hawkins, Knight, In Chatham
Armed forces, Health, HousingUnder the Statutory Instrument of 1983 and Scheme Amendment of 1996, the provision of well maintained almshouse accommodation for the relief of needy or disabled persons who have served in the; Royal Navy, Royal Marines, WRNS QARNNS, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Merchant Navy, Army, Royal Air Force or has been employed in HM Dockyards on the construction, maintenance, refitting or repair of HM Ships.
The Henry Boys' Almshouses
Beneficiary group, Housing12 Almshouses in the Walsall area to support elderly residents
George Whelpton's Almshouses
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careProviding almshouses accommodation for the elderly.
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.