Housing Charities
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St Christopher's Fellowship
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careST CHRISTOPHER'S PROVIDES SAFE, CARING AND INNOVATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF VULNERABLE PEOPLE INCLUDING YOUNG RUNAWAYS, CHILDREN IN RESIDENTIAL CARE AND FOSTER CARE, CARE LEAVERS AND YOUNG HOMELESS PEOPLE. THROUGH OUR WORK WE AIM TO HELP THEM OVERCOME THEIR DISADVANTAGES AND ACHIEVE BRIGHTER FUTURES.
Morden College
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Housing, Religion, Social careSir John Morden's Charity: Provides living accommodation, including a Care Home and Sheltered accommodation, and financial assistance for older people. Ancillary services to support beneficiaries living in the charity's properties is also provided. Dame Susan Morden's Charity: Provides grants to further the work of the Church of England provided that parishes are within its area of benefit.
St Luke's Hospice (basildon And District) Limited
Beneficiary group, Health, HousingProvision of high quality specialist palliative care services to meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their families both within the hospice environment and their own homes.
Platfform For Change
Health, HousingPlatfform is the charity for mental health and social change. We work to have a lasting positive impact with people experiencing challenges with their mental health, with over 100 projects and services across Wales and the UK. We live by our values of being connected, compassionate, brave and curious in everything we do, and we believe deeply in our vision of sustainable wellbeing for all.
Ronald Mcdonald House UK
Beneficiary group, Health, HousingSupport for families with children in hospital by the provision of home away from home accommodation.
The Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation
Charitable activities, HousingThe Foundation assists people, who live or work in Westminster and who are unable to access the housing market without assistance, by investing in social rented housing and affordable home ownership schemes. It does not make grants to individuals. It will however make grants to organisations, whose work assists its intended beneficiaries.
The Liverpool Diocesan Board Of Finance
Education, Housing, Professions, ReligionThe development and implementation of mission and church growth strategies.The provision of advisory services to bishops, parishes, schools and church bodies (mainly through employed staff).The support, training, payment and housing of clergy.The support and training of lay people.The management and development of staff members.Contributing to the national work of the Church of England.
Guildford Diocesan Board Of Finance
Housing, ReligionOur principal activity is to promote and assist the Church of England in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ primarily in the Diocese of Guildford. We oversee the funding of the ministry within the Diocese, including the provision of housing and pensions; financing of a variety of support service activities; and the support of parishes and other related bodies.
Ashgate Hospicecare
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careThe Charity enables people with palliative care requirements to have access to appropriate professional assistance and care and helps patients achieve the best possible quality of life in accordance with their wishes.The Charity provides care related services in a variety of settings: In Patient, Day Care, Home Care, Hospital Care, Therapy, Social Work, Family Support & an Out Patient service.
City Of Liverpool Young Men's Christian Association (inc)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureTo serve the city of Liverpool by providing services for local communities that promote their welbeing in mind body and spirit. We achieve this through a spectrum of activities, such as housing, health initiatives, sport, the arts and various other activities across the city.
The Universal Church Of The Kingdom Of God
Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Health, Housing, ReligionThe UCKG HelpCentre is established to advance the Christain faith by words and deeds. Our full-time HelpCentres are open 7 days a week, offering free services which include: one to one spiritual advice sessions; 24 hour helpline; life coaching and relationship guidance; personal attention to crisis in homes, hospitals or prisons and a skills & learning Training Centre.
St Margaret's Somerset Hospice
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careSt Margaret's Hospice Care delivers and supports high quality, responsive and compassionate care to patients and their families facing a life-limiting illness within the community of Somerset. With hospice sites in Yeovil and Taunton, a community team caring for patients in their own homes and a 24-hour advice line, we strive to reach everyone that needs our care and expertise.
St Anne's Hostel
HousingThe relief and rehabilitation of persons in necessitous circumstances in the City of Birmingham and in particular by the provision of accommodation and associated facilities upon terms appropriate to their means calculated to alleviate their need.
The Chester Diocesan Board Of Finance
Housing, Professions, ReligionChurch of England Diocesan Board of Finance. Funding of clergy stipends, housing, pensions. Advice to clergy and parishes.
Vibrance
Health, Housing, Social careVibrance provides Supported Living, Registered Care Homes (with and without nursing), Brokerage, Outreach, Community Day Services, Short Breaks and Personal Budget Support i.e. Fundholding, Payroll, Support Planning and PA Registers in 12 local authorities providing services to around 350 people in our directly provided services and a further 1400 in our Self Directed Services
The Papworth Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, LeisurePapworth Trust helps disabled people achieve equality, choice and independence. Papworth Trust focuses its activities in seven areas: Home; Work: Employment; Rehabilitation; Leisure; and Involvement; Care.
Novalis Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Social careOperates Cotswold Chine School and William Morris School (both of which are special schools for children with complex learning needs) and Paradise House (a residential care home for adults with learning difficulties).
Stepping Stone Projects
HousingThe Charity's principal objectives are to relieve persons who are homeless or in necessituos circumstances.
One Fylde Limited
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careProvides supported housing and domiciliary support to adults with a learning disability and to children aged 16 and 17 with a learning disability.
YMCA Dulverton Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, HousingProvision of Homelessness prevention advice, Housing and support for young people (16-25), families, and vulnerable adults. Community, Youth and families work including Early Years Provision, Health and Wellbeing facilities, information and computer technology, lettings of rooms and facilities to local groups and agencies. Training opportunities through social enterprise activities.
The Martlets Hospice Limited
Health, Housing, Social careMartlets provides the very best care and support to terminally ill people in Brighton and Hove, and surrounding areas. Most people receive expert care from us in their own homes. Outpatients visit our hospice for pain relief and practical advice, and we also have an 18-bed inpatient unit.
Salesians Of Don Bosco UK
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, HousingThe Salesians of Don Bosco UK work for young people through the provision of schools, youth chaplaincies, a residential youth retreat centre, parishes, youth centres and volunteering opportunities for young adults at home and abroad. We use our international links with Salesians working in the developing world to promote international solidarity in our schools, parishes and works.
Avenues South East
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careAvenues South East pioneers specialist social care that supports individuals facing significant disadvantage through illness and disability so they can live full lives in their local communities. We support children and adults in their own homes or in a residential settings who have learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, acquired brain injury or dementia.
Evolve Housing + Support
Associations, HousingEvolve Housing + Support provides housing and support for vulnerable homeless people across the London Boroughs of Bromley, Croydon and Lambeth and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea that enables customers to gain self confidence and realise their full potential.
YMCA Fairthorne Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Housing, LeisureWorking with communities in Hampshire and IOW & providingAfter School Clubs, Holiday Play Schemes, Volunteering Projects, Early Years Childcare, Residential Group Facilities, Daycamps, National Young Carers Festival, Outreach Youth Projects,In school youth work, Holiday Playschemes for Children With Special Needs, Outdoor Education, Forest School, Supported Housing for Young People,
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many housing charities are there in the UK?
There are 8,709 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 £15.9bn 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 89.6%. 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 £1.5m. 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.