Activities & Mission
Relief of poverty
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 87% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £793,322 | £876,704 | £876,536 | £136,272 | £150,000 | 6 / 4 |
| 2024 | £927,260 | £930,369 | £930,160 | £219,654 | £500,000 | 3 / 3 |
| 2023 | £873,382 | £799,243 | £798,981 | £222,763 | £500,000 | 4 / 7 |
| 2022 | £708,283 | £706,854 | £681,367 | £148,624 | £200,000 | 6 / 3 |
| 2021 | £896,940 | £880,912 | £849,922 | £147,195 | £200,000 | 6 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Chicken Soup Shelter
What does The Chicken Soup Shelter do?
Relief of poverty
How much income did The Chicken Soup Shelter report in 2025?
The Chicken Soup Shelter reported total income of £793k and reported expenditure of £877k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Chicken Soup Shelter?
The Chicken Soup Shelter has a program ratio of 110.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Chicken Soup Shelter registered as a charity?
The Chicken Soup Shelter was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 July 2007 as charity number 1119905. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs The Chicken Soup Shelter?
The Chicken Soup Shelter is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Chicken Soup Shelter operate?
The Chicken Soup Shelter operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Chicken Soup Shelter a registered charity?
Yes — The Chicken Soup Shelter is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1119905.
Details
Vartry Road
London
uk
N15 6QD
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Beth Hatavshil
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated