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The House Of St Barnabas

Also known as: House of St Barnabas-in-Soho (otherwise the House of Charity for Distressed Persons in London), The House of St Barnabas-in-Soho

The House of St Barnabas has been supporting those affected by homelessness for over 160 years, helping them to bring about a positive change in their lives by offering a unique Life Skills Programme.The Programme provides participants with personal development coaching, therapies focused on mental and physical well-being, practical and classroom-based hospitality training.

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Activities & Mission

The House of St Barnabas has been supporting those affected by homelessness for over 160 years, helping them to bring about a positive change in their lives by offering a unique Life Skills Programme.The Programme provides participants with personal development coaching, therapies focused on mental and physical well-being, practical and classroom-based hospitality training.

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

Latest Income
£3,049,870
Latest Expenditure
£3,500,160

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 28.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 3% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 24.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 2% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 11.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 20% 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 £784,959
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £2,251,502
Investments £0
Other Income £13,409

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £867,269
Raising Funds £389,917
Governance £27,761
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £2,242,974

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2023.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023
£3,049,870
£3,500,160£867,269£1,258,670£290,48457 / 34
2022
£2,872,434
£2,777,074£786,171£1,749,025£531,03448 / 29
2021
£1,614,406
£1,754,197£725,460£1,653,104£369,68929 / 31
2020
£2,213,022
£2,188,771£960,141£1,792,895£192,21327 / 55
2019
£2,306,004
£2,277,577£1,084,355£1,768,644£1,671,30127 / 48

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The House Of St Barnabas

What does The House Of St Barnabas do?

The House of St Barnabas has been supporting those affected by homelessness for over 160 years, helping them to bring about a positive change in their lives by offering a unique Life Skills Programme.The Programme provides participants with personal development coaching, therapies focused on mental and physical well-being, practical and classroom-based hospitality training.

How much income did The House Of St Barnabas report in 2023?

The House Of St Barnabas reported total income of £3.05m and reported expenditure of £3.50m for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The House Of St Barnabas?

The House Of St Barnabas has a program ratio of 28.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The House Of St Barnabas registered as a charity?

The House Of St Barnabas was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 207242. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The House Of St Barnabas?

The House Of St Barnabas is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The House Of St Barnabas operate?

The House Of St Barnabas operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The House Of St Barnabas a registered charity?

Yes — The House Of St Barnabas is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207242.

Details

Address
S & W Partners LLP
45 Gresham Street
LONDON
EC2V 7BG
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
207242
Charity Number
207242

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Trustees

James Townsend
Kate Shoesmith
Katherine Ruth SWADE
Richard Taunt
Robi Sol Elsawey
STEPHEN ERIC BURNS
Also governs 1 other charity
Tyler Williams-Green

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • House of St Barnabas-in-Soho (otherwise the House of Charity for Distressed Persons in London)
  • The House of St Barnabas-in-Soho

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14 May 2026
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