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.
Whitegates Children's Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfare1) The relief of young persons, including former beneficiaries of Tutnal Children's Home, who through poverty, deprivation or abuse, are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.2) To promote the education of such young persons in such ways as the trustees shall think fit.
Thomas Corbett's Charity
HousingMaintenance of an almshouse
Henry Poad
HousingThe trustee's objective is and remains the provision and maintenance of the almshouses for persons in need who are resident in the parish of Menheniot. The overwhelming majority of applicants for houses or apartments are retired persons. However, the trustees consider applications from younger single persons or from residents out with the parish to maintain continuity of occupation.
Al-Madina Islamic Centre
Housing, ReligionProviding support and assistant to the all Muslim ethnic Communities on the issues of- Religious purpose, Housing, Education and Social Welfare.
Wellingborough Dog Welfare
Animals, Charity and VCS support, Health, HousingWe aim to rescue unwanted and stray dogs by keeping them either in a safe foster home or in a kennel. They are attended by a veterinary surgeon and we call in a behaviourist if necessary. Following necessary home checks, our dogs are rehomed and we follow their progress. To raise funds for all these tasks, we hold dog shows, sponsored walks, attend carnivals and car boot sales.
Aid Care Training And Supplies Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareFinancial support to two children's homes in Romania and not-for-profit activities for children in the UK. Facilitation and financial support to humanitarian projects for the relief of poverty in the UK, Africa, Nepal and India.
Herefordshire Night Shelter
Beneficiary group, HousingTHE PROVISION OF ACCOMMODATION & RELATED SERVICES TO HOMELESS MALE PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS.
Beckenham Parochial Charity
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareThe primary purposes of the Charity are: to provide and maintain good housing for needy people in Beckenham and Penge, grants of money for relief in need, hardship or distress of residents of Beckenham and Penge, or to former almshouse residents and grants of money for the promotion of education of young persons living in Beckenham and Penge.
Church Houses
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, ReligionTo use the income from the rent of two cottages for the maintenance of the cottages and adjoining Old School building. Any surplus to be used towards the upkeep of St. Olaf's Church, Poughill, Bude.The School is used by children's organisations in Poughill, a lunch club and meetings for the elderly. Regular meetings of the Parochial Church Council, gatherings following funerals etc.
The Burkitt Homes
HousingProvision of alms house accommodation
The Randal Cremer Cottages
HousingAlmshouses in Fareham, Hampshire
Jamaica Society (leeds)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social welfareEducational work shops advocacy provide venue for repass for funerals family & community events. Care group that supports members of the community who are unwell, visiting in hospitals and home settings. Joint northern regional networking events social events liaising with the Jamaican High Commission to provide legal guidance and support for members and the wider community.
The Woodclyffe Almshouses
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careThe Woodclyffe Almshouses provides accommodation for elderly people in 8 self-contained flats.
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Tameside And Glossop Branch
Charity and VCS support, HousingThe branch boards/fosters previously abused, neglected or unwanted animals in need until new homes are found. RSPCA Inspectorate animals are given priority. Operates welfare neutering and treatment schemes for owners in receipt of certain state benefits and Community Animal Action Days to raise awareness responsible animal ownership. Raises funds to support the above activities.
Winifred Bamford Hesketh Almshouses
Housing, Religion, Social welfareAlmshouse Charity. The provision of accommodation for poor or aged persons of good character and whenever possible are members of the Church of England or the Church of Wales. Residents contribute a weekly maintenance contribution towards the cost of maintaining the properties and essential services, but the weekly amount shall not be such as to cause hardship.
Thames Ditton Almshouse Charity
HousingThe administration and management of 12 almshouses in Thames Ditton, Surrey.
Maesteg Animal Welfare Society
Animals, HousingWe take in and re home small animals that are lost or abandoned. We microchip vaccinate and re home. We also neuter as many cats and dogs as we can and help those on low income to pay their vet bills.
Alvechurch Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, HousingProvides housing for people in need who are over 60 and have lived in the Parish of Alvechurch for at least one year.
The Llewellyn Almshouses
HousingProvision of housing.
Roger Williams And Queen Victoria Memorial Almshouses
Beneficiary group, HousingProvision of accommodation to older persons in the Newport area.
The Berwick Almshouse Charity
HousingAlmshouses.
The Romford Greyhound Owners Association Trust For Retired Racing Greyhounds
Animals, Housing, LeisureThe R.G.O.A. Trust cares for and homes greyhounds for owners of greyhounds that raced at Romford Greyhound when their racing careers are over. The retired greyhounds enter our rented kennels, they are fed & exercised and generally cared for until they can be homed. By advertising in newspapers, notice boards, website etc, we invite the public to visit our kennels and select a suitable greyhound.
St Mary's Fund, Salisbury
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingMakes grants to promote and maintain moral welfare in accordance with Christian principles mainly among girls and women in Salisbury Diocese.
Kington St Michael United Charities
Beneficiary group, Facilities, HousingThe purpose of the Charity is to provide housing for the elderly and needy. The main activity of the Charity is to maintain the nine almshouses to a high standard. The Charity also offers allotments to members of the public in the village and also the surrounding area.
United Charities Fetcham
Facilities, HousingProvision of social housing and village hall
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.