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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 3% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 2% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2023.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £3,049,870 | £3,500,160 | £867,269 | £1,258,670 | £290,484 | 57 / 34 |
| 2022 | £2,872,434 | £2,777,074 | £786,171 | £1,749,025 | £531,034 | 48 / 29 |
| 2021 | £1,614,406 | £1,754,197 | £725,460 | £1,653,104 | £369,689 | 29 / 31 |
| 2020 | £2,213,022 | £2,188,771 | £960,141 | £1,792,895 | £192,213 | 27 / 55 |
| 2019 | £2,306,004 | £2,277,577 | £1,084,355 | £1,768,644 | £1,671,301 | 27 / 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
45 Gresham Street
LONDON
EC2V 7BG
Registry Information
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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
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated