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.
Belmont Home School Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, HousingThe BHSA raises funds by organising fairs, parent quiz nights, cake sales, a children's disco and other events. The BHSA then spends the funds raised on activities which enhance the education of the children at Belmont Primary School.The BHSA also administers a Voluntary Contributions Fund to provide additional funding to non-core activities at the school.
The Samuel Franklin Fund Elsworth
Housing, Social welfareThe Samuel Franklin Fund (Elsworth) benefits the residents of the parish of Elsworth who are in need through financial hardship, illness, disability or infirmity. It can also assist those preparing for, or entering any trade, occupation or profession. Grants can be made to individuals or to societies/organisations/institutions that assist those in need.
Robert Palmer's Almshouse Charity
HousingOwn and manage 6 almshouse cottages in Pearson Road, Sonning, and associated land.
The Holme Cultram Sea Dyke Charity
Education, Housing, Social careTo benefit the inhabitants of the Ancient Parish of Holme Cultram as the Trustees think fit. The organisations vary but include, village halls, churches, schools and Residential Care Homes.
Liskeard Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureA) To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. and B) In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.
William Henry Harlock And Ethel Harlock Almshouse Charity In The Parish Of Old Leake
Housing, Social welfareThe Charity provides housing for poor people of good character who have resided in Old Leake for at least 5 years.
Francis Willmer Mcaulay Memorial Cottages
Housing, Social welfareTHE PROVISION OF 7 COTTAGES WHICH ARE ALMSHOUSES FOR AGED POOR PERSONS INHABITING AYLESBY AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THEREOF
Care For Guildford
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Social welfareCare for Guildford is a "good neighbour" scheme offering practical help to anyone in need living in the old borough of Guildford through volunteers who provide transport, shopping and odd jobs in the home.
Association Of Friends Of Shannon Court
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareThe objects of the Friends is the provision of, or assistance in the provision of, facilities for recreation or other leisure-time occupation in order to improve in particular the conditions of life for the Residents of the Shannon Court Home and or relief of poverty and sickness among the elderly.
Turnor's Almshouse Charity
HousingTHE CHARITY OPERATES SIX ALMSHOUSES IN THE VILLAGE OF STOKE ROCHFORD.
Charity Of Mrs Catherine Walker
Beneficiary group, HousingProvision of housing for older people
Seasalter Parish Charities
HousingManagement and maintenance of a large house converted into five self-contained flats used as Almshouses plus another self-contained flat.
The Henry And Christine Armitage Burtt Trust
Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Religion, Social careTo apply such of the income as the Trustees determine for the benefit of The Retreat, York, (a non-profit making Registered Nursing Home) to make grants to meetings of the Religious Society of Friends and to enable travelling in the Ministry.
The Almshouse Charity Birlingham
Beneficiary group, HousingProvision of housing for the elderly
Sarah Roope's Almshouses
HousingAdministration of the almshouses in the village of Kingswear, Devon established by Sarah Roope in 1841.
Norman Almshouses Charity
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareLetting, upkeep and general maintenance of 7 Almshouses for elderly, poor or needy residents of Northwold.
Knight's Almshouses
Beneficiary group, HousingHousing elderly single women
Hamilton Court Charitable Association
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careTo cater for the social welfare of the elderly residents at Hamilton Court sheltered housing unit in South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.
Frost's Charity
HousingThe charity exists to provide housing in eight pre-existing bungalows. The objects are to maintain these properties for current and for future residential use.
Lightbown Cottage Homes Trust
Beneficiary group, HousingThe Trust provides 8 terraced Cottage Homes set in 1.2 acres of private grounds, available to people over 60 years of age who have lived in the borough of Darwen for at least the last five years preceding application, who can demonstrate a 'housing need' either for financial reasons, or for 'quality of life' which is not being addressed elsewhere. These homes are for Independent Living only.
Hospice At Home Volunteers
Charity and VCS support, Health, HousingA confidential voluntary service offering extra care to sufferers of life limiting illness and support to their carers.
The Hind Sisters Homes
Beneficiary group, HousingAlmshouses.
Waters Almshouses
HousingProvide accomodation / housing
Scott Gould House
Charity and VCS support, HousingThe Charity does not hold any fund raising/organised activities.
The William Shrimpton Trust
Beneficiary group, HousingThe object of the charity is to relieve the needs of disabled persons and their families by providing practical help, holidays and a home base.
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.