Off The Streets
The relief of poverty for the benefit of people who are homeless or rough sleepers in Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding area, in particular but not exclusively, by providing short term accommodation and supporting and assisting those homeless persons who want to escape homelessness by providing signposting/advocacy and on-going support for up to 6 months to enable rough sleepers to move on.
Activities & Mission
The relief of poverty for the benefit of people who are homeless or rough sleepers in Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding area, in particular but not exclusively, by providing short term accommodation and supporting and assisting those homeless persons who want to escape homelessness by providing signposting/advocacy and on-going support for up to 6 months to enable rough sleepers to move on.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 12% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £270,314 | £168,369 | 0 / 38 | |||
| 2023 | £511,876 | £171,214 | £131,530 | £529,949 | £81,655 | 2 / 20 |
| 2022 | £154,913 | £99,228 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £140,453 | £59,515 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £71,858 | £36,453 | 0 / 35 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Off The Streets
What does Off The Streets do?
The relief of poverty for the benefit of people who are homeless or rough sleepers in Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding area, in particular but not exclusively, by providing short term accommodation and supporting and assisting those homeless persons who want to escape homelessness by providing signposting/advocacy and on-going support for up to 6 months to enable rough sleepers to move on.
How much income did Off The Streets report in 2024?
Off The Streets reported total income of £270k and reported expenditure of £168k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Off The Streets?
Off The Streets has a program ratio of 25.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Off The Streets registered as a charity?
Off The Streets was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 July 2019 as charity number 1184331. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Off The Streets?
Off The Streets is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gary Paul Watts. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Off The Streets operate?
Off The Streets operates in Southend-on-sea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Off The Streets a registered charity?
Yes — Off The Streets is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184331.
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Westcliff-on-Sea
Essex
SS0 7PU
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