Queen's Hall Action On Poverty
Also known as: Home from Home; the Brick
The prevention and relief of poverty for the public benefit in Wigan, Leigh and surrounding areas, by working with people who are experiencing homelessness, poverty, crisis or worklessness: providing support, practical skills and good quality social housing.
Activities & Mission
The prevention and relief of poverty for the public benefit in Wigan, Leigh and surrounding areas, by working with people who are experiencing homelessness, poverty, crisis or worklessness: providing support, practical skills and good quality social housing.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 46% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% 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
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 | £4,459,713 | £4,348,619 | £4,125,628 | £699,007 | £529,007 | 79 / 183 |
| 2024 | £3,231,924 | £3,195,331 | £3,052,753 | £487,513 | £469,330 | 80 / 160 |
| 2023 | £2,469,398 | £2,450,688 | £2,329,095 | £450,920 | £443,107 | 65 / 110 |
| 2022 | £3,033,535 | £3,028,369 | £2,929,022 | £432,210 | £392,394 | 66 / 88 |
| 2021 | £2,694,743 | £2,677,383 | £2,632,807 | £427,044 | £318,872 | 64 / 79 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Queen's Hall Action On Poverty
What does Queen's Hall Action On Poverty do?
The prevention and relief of poverty for the public benefit in Wigan, Leigh and surrounding areas, by working with people who are experiencing homelessness, poverty, crisis or worklessness: providing support, practical skills and good quality social housing.
How much income did Queen's Hall Action On Poverty report in 2025?
Queen's Hall Action On Poverty reported total income of £4.46m and reported expenditure of £4.35m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Queen's Hall Action On Poverty?
Queen's Hall Action On Poverty has a program ratio of 92.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Queen's Hall Action On Poverty registered as a charity?
Queen's Hall Action On Poverty was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 July 2013 as charity number 1153055. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Queen's Hall Action On Poverty?
Queen's Hall Action On Poverty 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 Queen's Hall Action On Poverty operate?
Queen's Hall Action On Poverty operates across 2 areas: Lancashire and Wigan.
Is Queen's Hall Action On Poverty a registered charity?
Yes — Queen's Hall Action On Poverty is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153055.
Details
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WIGAN
Lancashire
WN1 1DN
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Home from Home; the Brick
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated