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Provision House ( Formerly Known As Loaves N Fishes) LTD

Also known as: Loaves N Fishes

Provision House ( formerly known as Loaves N Fishes )is a Christian Charity set up in 2010 to help those who cannot afford items to build a home. We provide furniture, other household items and clothing.Referrals of people come from organisations dealing with homeless, council teams, probation services etc.However our remit has now expanded to cover a wider area of provision and services.

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Activities & Mission

Provision House ( formerly known as Loaves N Fishes )is a Christian Charity set up in 2010 to help those who cannot afford items to build a home. We provide furniture, other household items and clothing.Referrals of people come from organisations dealing with homeless, council teams, probation services etc.However our remit has now expanded to cover a wider area of provision and 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

Dudley Sandwell

Financial Information

Latest Income
£845,540
Latest Expenditure
£807,435

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 52% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 35% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 85% 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

Donations & Legacies £84,573
Charitable Activities £748,647
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £12,320

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £769,734
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £37,701

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£845,540
£807,435£769,734£212,251£112,95221 / 50
2023
£798,125
£788,154£788,154£174,136£72,96120 / 50
2022
£758,014
£740,701£740,701£164,165£127,12419 / 30
2021
£634,748
£604,584£604,584£146,852£146,85212 / 80
2020
£586,291
£498,329£498,329£116,688£116,6888 / 120

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Provision House ( Formerly Known As Loaves N Fishes) LTD

What does Provision House ( Formerly Known As Loaves N Fishes) LTD do?

Provision House ( formerly known as Loaves N Fishes )is a Christian Charity set up in 2010 to help those who cannot afford items to build a home. We provide furniture, other household items and clothing.Referrals of people come from organisations dealing with homeless, council teams, probation services etc.However our remit has now expanded to cover a wider area of provision and services.

How much income did Provision House ( Formerly Known As Loaves N Fishes) LTD report in 2024?

Provision House ( Formerly Known As Loaves N Fishes) LTD reported total income of £846k and reported expenditure of £807k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Provision House ( Formerly Known As Loaves N Fishes) LTD?

Provision House ( Formerly Known As Loaves N Fishes) LTD has a program ratio of 91.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Provision House ( Formerly Known As Loaves N Fishes) LTD registered as a charity?

Provision House ( Formerly Known As Loaves N Fishes) LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 June 2012 as charity number 1147775. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Provision House ( Formerly Known As Loaves N Fishes) LTD?

Provision House ( Formerly Known As Loaves N Fishes) LTD is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Gerald Chamberlain. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Provision House ( Formerly Known As Loaves N Fishes) LTD operate?

Provision House ( Formerly Known As Loaves N Fishes) LTD operates across 2 areas: Dudley and Sandwell.

Is Provision House ( Formerly Known As Loaves N Fishes) LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Provision House ( Formerly Known As Loaves N Fishes) LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147775.

Details

Address
Provision House
80-81 High Street
Dudley
DY1 1PY
Registration Date
21 June 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5025930
Charity Number
1147775

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Trustees

Paul Gerald Chamberlain Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Janet Billingsley
Julie Elizabeth Mills
Also governs 1 other charity
Phillip Wade
Ruth Harris

Sectors & Classifications

Housing Social welfare

Also Known As

  • Loaves N Fishes

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