London Homelessness Foundation
Also known as: London Housing Foundation Ltd, The Central YMCA Housing Association Limited, L H F
Providing grants both capital and revenue to support agencies seeking to assist the single homeless in the Uk and initiating new projects to provide training, education and business efficency for the homeless sector. Through the wholly owned commercial subsidiary Bramah house Limited, LHF provides affordable office accommodation for related charities and project management for LHF initiatives.
Activities & Mission
Providing grants both capital and revenue to support agencies seeking to assist the single homeless in the Uk and initiating new projects to provide training, education and business efficency for the homeless sector. Through the wholly owned commercial subsidiary Bramah house Limited, LHF provides affordable office accommodation for related charities and project management for LHF initiatives.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 44% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £780,636 | £695,969 | £680,199 | £14,454,831 | £14,500,000 | 2 / 0 |
| 2024 | £774,404 | £859,518 | £844,270 | £14,390,061 | £14,400,000 | 2 / 0 |
| 2023 | £638,923 | £655,187 | £639,939 | £14,536,543 | £14,468,386 | 2 / 0 |
| 2022 | £662,822 | £871,371 | £856,123 | £15,821,734 | £15,753,577 | 2 / 0 |
| 2021 | £548,110 | £524,430 | £509,182 | £15,801,611 | £15,801,611 | 2 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about London Homelessness Foundation
What does London Homelessness Foundation do?
Providing grants both capital and revenue to support agencies seeking to assist the single homeless in the Uk and initiating new projects to provide training, education and business efficency for the homeless sector. Through the wholly owned commercial subsidiary Bramah house Limited, LHF provides affordable office accommodation for related charities and project management for LHF initiatives.
How much income did London Homelessness Foundation report in 2025?
London Homelessness Foundation reported total income of £781k and reported expenditure of £696k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is London Homelessness Foundation?
London Homelessness Foundation has a program ratio of 87.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was London Homelessness Foundation registered as a charity?
London Homelessness Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 1975 as charity number 270178. It has been registered for 51 years.
Who runs London Homelessness Foundation?
London Homelessness Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does London Homelessness Foundation operate?
London Homelessness Foundation operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is London Homelessness Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — London Homelessness Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 270178.
Details
Tempus Wharf
29A Bermondsey Wall West
LONDON
SE16 4SA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- London Housing Foundation Ltd
- The Central YMCA Housing Association Limited
- L H F
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated