Thames Reach Charity
Also known as: Thames Reach
Thames Reach works with homeless and vulnerable adults to find decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. We specialise in supporting people with complex needs, like poor mental health and substance misuse. Our services include street outreach, hostels, specialist supported housing, prevention work, health initiatives and a range of employment and education schemes.
Activities & Mission
Thames Reach works with homeless and vulnerable adults to find decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. We specialise in supporting people with complex needs, like poor mental health and substance misuse. Our services include street outreach, hostels, specialist supported housing, prevention work, health initiatives and a range of employment and education schemes.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 53% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 75% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 74% of UK Health charities with income over £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 | £32,741,148 | £29,882,560 | £29,675,003 | £17,117,294 | £14,978,215 | 417 / 148 |
| 2024 | £26,843,418 | £27,156,611 | £26,981,230 | £15,831,189 | £10,354,385 | 438 / 133 |
| 2023 | £23,703,211 | £23,691,874 | £23,537,244 | £15,962,521 | £9,737,022 | 420 / 244 |
| 2022 | £22,094,651 | £22,240,744 | £22,083,630 | £15,951,185 | £9,585,635 | 415 / 73 |
| 2021 | £20,393,857 | £20,957,459 | £20,639,462 | £16,097,274 | £9,578,154 | 397 / 170 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Thames Reach Charity
What does Thames Reach Charity do?
Thames Reach works with homeless and vulnerable adults to find decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. We specialise in supporting people with complex needs, like poor mental health and substance misuse. Our services include street outreach, hostels, specialist supported housing, prevention work, health initiatives and a range of employment and education schemes.
How much income did Thames Reach Charity report in 2025?
Thames Reach Charity reported total income of £32.74m and reported expenditure of £29.88m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Thames Reach Charity?
Thames Reach Charity has a program ratio of 90.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Thames Reach Charity registered as a charity?
Thames Reach Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 April 2016 as charity number 1166311. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Thames Reach Charity?
Thames Reach Charity is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEPHEN HOWARD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Thames Reach Charity operate?
Thames Reach Charity operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Thames Reach Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Thames Reach Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166311.
Details
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29 Peckham Road
London
SE5 8UA
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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