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Shelter, National Campaign For Homeless People Limited

Notable UK charity

Also known as: Shelter, National Campaign for the Homeless Limited, Shelter

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing and homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to use for help.We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

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Activities & Mission

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing and homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to use for help.We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£76,960,000
Latest Expenditure
£79,906,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 59.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 23% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 57.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 12% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 42.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 9% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £49,628,000
Charitable Activities £13,039,000
Other Trading £14,032,000
Investments £261,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £45,928,000
Raising Funds £33,978,000
Governance £254,000
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
£76,960,000
£79,906,000£45,928,000£19,925,000£7,746,0001226 / 2652
2024
£81,331,000
£82,654,000£49,481,000£22,871,000£7,960,0001237 / 2667
2023
£73,665,000
£82,770,000£48,966,000£24,121,000£7,937,0001167 / 2459
2022
£75,197,000
£73,525,000£45,483,000£33,356,000£29,509,0001270 / 2617
2021
£72,883,000
£71,571,000£46,135,000£31,158,000£28,005,0001335 / 2584

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Shelter, National Campaign For Homeless People Limited

What does Shelter, National Campaign For Homeless People Limited do?

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing and homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to use for help.We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

How much income did Shelter, National Campaign For Homeless People Limited report in 2025?

Shelter, National Campaign For Homeless People Limited reported total income of £76.96m and reported expenditure of £79.91m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Shelter, National Campaign For Homeless People Limited?

Shelter, National Campaign For Homeless People Limited has a program ratio of 59.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Shelter, National Campaign For Homeless People Limited registered as a charity?

Shelter, National Campaign For Homeless People Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 1972 as charity number 263710. It has been registered for 54 years.

Who runs Shelter, National Campaign For Homeless People Limited?

Shelter, National Campaign For Homeless People Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Shelter, National Campaign For Homeless People Limited operate?

Shelter, National Campaign For Homeless People Limited operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England.

Is Shelter, National Campaign For Homeless People Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Shelter, National Campaign For Homeless People Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 263710.

Details

Address
SHELTER
88 OLD STREET
LONDON
EC1V 9HU
Registration Date
16 March 1972
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
263710
Charity Number
263710

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Trustees

Alison Jane Taylor
Arshmeena Durrani
Also governs 1 other charity
Chris John Pitt
Dr Louisa Monique Baxter
Helen MacNamara CB
James Strang
John Ross McQuade
Karen Belinda Kneller
Kezia Dugdale
Leonie Victoria Foster
Myfanwy Barrett
Steven Ronald Haines

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Shelter, National Campaign for the Homeless Limited
  • Shelter

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