Stay Charity

Also known as: Telford Christian Council Supported Housing, Stay

Supported housing schemes for vulnerable homeless young people.

Activities & Mission

Supported housing schemes for vulnerable homeless young people.

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

Telford & Wrekin

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,178,693

Latest Expenditure

£1,667,112

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 21% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 70% 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

Donations & Legacies £11,522

Charitable Activities £2,164,611

Other Trading £2,560

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,667,112

Raising Funds £0

Governance £11,750

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,178,693	£1,667,112	£1,667,112	£1,115,593	£371,366	31 / 1
2024	£1,760,212	£1,789,573	£1,789,573	£767,012	£119,312	37 / 12
2023	£1,642,449	£1,631,217	£1,631,217	£796,373	£83,912	37 / 22
2022	£1,620,238	£1,653,923	£1,653,923	£785,141	£779,699	36 / 0
2021	£1,723,261	£1,625,115	£1,625,115	£593,826	£588,384	28 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Stay Charity

What does Stay Charity do?

Supported housing schemes for vulnerable homeless young people.

How much income did Stay Charity report in 2025?

Stay Charity reported total income of £2.18m and reported expenditure of £1.67m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Stay Charity?

Stay Charity has a program ratio of 76.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Stay Charity registered as a charity?

Stay Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 December 1997 as charity number 1066948. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Stay Charity?

Stay Charity is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Pauline Heffernan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Stay Charity operate?

Stay Charity operates in Telford & Wrekin, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Stay Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Stay Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1066948.