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Hyelm

Also known as: The Hyelm Group

The provision of high standard affordable accommodation, services and facilities in homely environments for young people on low to moderate incomes who are coming to or in London to work and for others who qualify for priority group housing.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of high standard affordable accommodation, services and facilities in homely environments for young people on low to moderate incomes who are coming to or in London to work and for others who qualify for priority group housing.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,922,155
Latest Expenditure
£2,780,141

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 144.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £21,800
Charitable Activities £1,420,078
Other Trading £94,270
Investments £382,900
Other Income £3,107

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,780,141
Raising Funds £0
Governance £57,161
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,922,155
£2,780,141£2,780,141£15,445,416£13,932,1667 / 0
2024
£1,958,115
£3,059,167£3,059,167£18,871,417£18,871,4176 / 0
2023
£1,850,667
£3,062,628£3,062,628£30,454,309£30,454,3097 / 0
2022
£4,815,934
£4,702,359£4,702,359£31,666,270£31,666,2706 / 0
2021
£1,333,952
£2,110,258£1,982,200£31,552,695£6,108,4836 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hyelm

What does Hyelm do?

The provision of high standard affordable accommodation, services and facilities in homely environments for young people on low to moderate incomes who are coming to or in London to work and for others who qualify for priority group housing.

How much income did Hyelm report in 2025?

Hyelm reported total income of £1.92m and reported expenditure of £2.78m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Hyelm?

Hyelm has a program ratio of 144.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Hyelm registered as a charity?

Hyelm was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 1963 as charity number 215575. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Hyelm?

Hyelm is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Vanessa James. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hyelm operate?

Hyelm operates across 2 areas: Barnet and Hackney.

Is Hyelm a registered charity?

Yes — Hyelm is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 215575.

Details

Address
Hyelm
43-51 New North Road
N1 6JB
Registration Date
27 February 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
215575
Charity Number
215575

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Trustees

Vanessa James Chair
Andrew Brainin
David Capel
Febechi Chukwu
Isla Katherine Haigh
Jayesh Doshi
Jon Clowes
Liliana Asselle Shanbhag
Rhiannon Meredith

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Hyelm Group

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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