Petrus Community

Also known as: Rochdale Petrus Community (cyrenians) Limited, Rochdale Petrus or Petrus

PROVISION OF HOUSING AND SUPPORT FOR SINGLE HOMELESS CLIENTS, AND A RANGE OF DAY SERVICES.

Activities & Mission

PROVISION OF HOUSING AND SUPPORT FOR SINGLE HOMELESS CLIENTS, AND A RANGE OF DAY SERVICES.

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

Lancashire Oldham Rochdale

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,683,540

Latest Expenditure

£2,436,169

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 40% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 87% of UK Housing 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 £72,485

Charitable Activities £2,580,248

Other Trading £0

Investments £24,382

Other Income £6,425

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,436,169

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,683,540	£2,436,169	£2,436,169	£1,043,625	£1,043,625	53 / 108
2024	£4,036,390	£4,029,205	£4,029,205	£796,253	£796,253	55 / 197
2023	£4,082,438	£4,596,408	£4,596,408	£789,068	£789,068	59 / 100
2022	£3,162,573	£3,485,789	£3,485,789	£1,303,038	£1,103,558	43 / 100
2021	£1,908,627	£2,132,481	£2,132,481	£1,626,254	£1,478,770	36 / 42

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Petrus Community

What does Petrus Community do?

PROVISION OF HOUSING AND SUPPORT FOR SINGLE HOMELESS CLIENTS, AND A RANGE OF DAY SERVICES.

How much income did Petrus Community report in 2025?

Petrus Community reported total income of £2.68m and reported expenditure of £2.44m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Petrus Community?

Petrus Community has a program ratio of 90.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Petrus Community registered as a charity?

Petrus Community was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 1981 as charity number 510904. It has been registered for 45 years.

Who runs Petrus Community?

Petrus Community is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Robert William Wood. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Petrus Community operate?

Petrus Community operates across 3 areas: Lancashire, Oldham and Rochdale.

Is Petrus Community a registered charity?

Yes — Petrus Community is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 510904.