Pilgrims' Friend Society
Also known as: Pilgrim Havens, The Ernest Luff Homes
The charity's object is to advance the Christian Faith as set out in the Doctrinal Basis and to relieve elderly, poor, sick, disabled, or infirm persons, and for those purposes, among other activities, to provide residential accommodation for such persons administered to the glory of God. Across our group of charities, we operate 12 residential care homes and 9 housing schemes for older people.
Activities & Mission
The charity's object is to advance the Christian Faith as set out in the Doctrinal Basis and to relieve elderly, poor, sick, disabled, or infirm persons, and for those purposes, among other activities, to provide residential accommodation for such persons administered to the glory of God. Across our group of charities, we operate 12 residential care homes and 9 housing schemes for older people.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 70% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 77% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (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 | £20,978,000 | £20,613,000 | £20,568,000 | £17,299,000 | £12,852,000 | 611 / 450 |
| 2024 | £20,746,000 | £19,122,000 | £19,081,000 | £16,938,000 | £3,021,000 | 627 / 450 |
| 2023 | £24,130,000 | £17,051,000 | £17,006,000 | £15,236,000 | £3,345,000 | 571 / 200 |
| 2022 | £13,026,000 | £13,416,000 | £13,391,000 | £8,157,000 | £0 | 482 / 200 |
| 2021 | £13,631,000 | £13,028,000 | £12,966,000 | £8,547,000 | £0 | 474 / 200 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Pilgrims' Friend Society
What does Pilgrims' Friend Society do?
The charity's object is to advance the Christian Faith as set out in the Doctrinal Basis and to relieve elderly, poor, sick, disabled, or infirm persons, and for those purposes, among other activities, to provide residential accommodation for such persons administered to the glory of God. Across our group of charities, we operate 12 residential care homes and 9 housing schemes for older people.
How much income did Pilgrims' Friend Society report in 2025?
Pilgrims' Friend Society reported total income of £20.98m and reported expenditure of £20.61m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Pilgrims' Friend Society?
Pilgrims' Friend Society has a program ratio of 98.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Pilgrims' Friend Society registered as a charity?
Pilgrims' Friend Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 May 1995 as charity number 1045920. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Pilgrims' Friend Society?
Pilgrims' Friend Society is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Pilgrims' Friend Society operate?
Pilgrims' Friend Society operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England.
Is Pilgrims' Friend Society a registered charity?
Yes — Pilgrims' Friend Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1045920.
Details
175 Tower Bridge Road
LONDON
SE1 2AJ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Pilgrim Havens
- The Ernest Luff Homes
- Pilgrim Havens
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated