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Spear Housing Association Limited

Also known as: Single Person's Emergency Accommodation in Richmond

SPEAR exists to enable homeless people in South and West London find secure accommodation. We develop and deliver solutions with community partners. We believe that homelessness isn't just a housing problem, it has a range of causes and is often an experience of isolation, hopelessness or self-doubt. That's why, beyond a roof overhead, we promote community involvement and personal development.

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Activities & Mission

SPEAR exists to enable homeless people in South and West London find secure accommodation. We develop and deliver solutions with community partners. We believe that homelessness isn't just a housing problem, it has a range of causes and is often an experience of isolation, hopelessness or self-doubt. That's why, beyond a roof overhead, we promote community involvement and personal development.

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,627,799
Latest Expenditure
£4,337,485

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £257,980
Charitable Activities £4,247,562
Other Trading £0
Investments £122,257
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,130,824
Raising Funds £206,661
Governance £54,259
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
£4,627,799
£4,337,485£4,130,824£8,567,797£4,663,06074 / 64
2024
£4,684,238
£4,410,105£4,233,354£8,277,483£4,354,15182 / 50
2023
£5,249,472
£4,985,303£4,811,190£8,003,350£4,062,28591 / 69
2022
£5,406,699
£5,211,033£4,919,463£7,739,181£3,782,71898 / 126
2021
£5,155,330
£4,915,632£4,675,461£7,543,515£3,549,890101 / 153

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Spear Housing Association Limited

What does Spear Housing Association Limited do?

SPEAR exists to enable homeless people in South and West London find secure accommodation. We develop and deliver solutions with community partners. We believe that homelessness isn't just a housing problem, it has a range of causes and is often an experience of isolation, hopelessness or self-doubt. That's why, beyond a roof overhead, we promote community involvement and personal development.

How much income did Spear Housing Association Limited report in 2025?

Spear Housing Association Limited reported total income of £4.63m and reported expenditure of £4.34m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Spear Housing Association Limited registered as a charity?

Spear Housing Association Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 January 2008 as charity number 1122206. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Spear Housing Association Limited?

Spear Housing Association Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Spear Housing Association Limited operate?

Spear Housing Association Limited operates across 6 areas, including Kingston Upon Thames, Merton, Richmond Upon Thames and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Spear Housing Association Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Spear Housing Association Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122206.

Details

Address
SPEAR
89 HEATH ROAD
TWICKENHAM
TW1 4AW
Registration Date
7 January 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4035598
Charity Number
1122206

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Trustees

CHARLOTTA CAMPANALE
CHRISTINE REAY
Duncan Richford
Also governs 1 other charity
Glenda Ann Duggan
JACK STEPHEN
Leslye Anne Jourdan-Whittaker
Matthew Charles Gibson
Michael Dickson
Also governs 1 other charity
Nigel David Bloomer

Also Known As

  • Single Person's Emergency Accommodation in Richmond

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30 July 2026
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