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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.

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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

Latest Income
£4,459,713
Latest Expenditure
£4,348,619

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £347,433
Charitable Activities £3,596,692
Other Trading £498,321
Investments £2
Other Income £17,265

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,125,628
Raising Funds £222,991
Governance £30,748
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£4,459,713
£4,348,619£4,125,628£699,007£529,00779 / 183
2024
£3,231,924
£3,195,331£3,052,753£487,513£469,33080 / 160
2023
£2,469,398
£2,450,688£2,329,095£450,920£443,10765 / 110
2022
£3,033,535
£3,028,369£2,929,022£432,210£392,39466 / 88
2021
£2,694,743
£2,677,383£2,632,807£427,044£318,87264 / 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.

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

Address
St. Georges C Of E
Water Street
WIGAN
Lancashire
WN1 1DN
Registration Date
24 July 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5037974
Charity Number
1153055

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Trustees

Clare Wood
Dr Paul Plant
Jean Groves
Also governs 1 other charity
Jonathan Churchward
Karen Hazlehurst
Kate Forrester
Martin Ainscough CBE DL
Michael Scarisbrick
Neil Whittingham
Stuart Entwhistle

Also Known As

  • Home from Home; the Brick

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30 July 2026
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