The Macari Foundation
The Macari Foundation is established to relieve poverty of persons who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless or those who are suffering from associated issues such as substance miss-use, mental health problems or crime and anti-social behaviour in North Staffordshire by providing night shelter accommodation, food and support to them to help them move on to independent living.
Activities & Mission
The Macari Foundation is established to relieve poverty of persons who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless or those who are suffering from associated issues such as substance miss-use, mental health problems or crime and anti-social behaviour in North Staffordshire by providing night shelter accommodation, food and support to them to help them move on to independent living.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% of UK Housing 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 | £574,216 | £725,030 | £725,030 | £281,068 | £50,000 | 14 / 2 |
| 2024 | £616,032 | £797,077 | £797,077 | £431,882 | £50,000 | 16 / 0 |
| 2023 | £723,776 | £791,954 | £791,954 | £612,927 | £591,268 | 18 / 0 |
| 2022 | £958,244 | £751,630 | £751,630 | £681,105 | £656,801 | 18 / 0 |
| 2021 | £805,945 | £700,415 | £700,415 | £474,491 | £446,881 | 25 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Macari Foundation
What does The Macari Foundation do?
The Macari Foundation is established to relieve poverty of persons who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless or those who are suffering from associated issues such as substance miss-use, mental health problems or crime and anti-social behaviour in North Staffordshire by providing night shelter accommodation, food and support to them to help them move on to independent living.
How much income did The Macari Foundation report in 2025?
The Macari Foundation reported total income of £574k and reported expenditure of £725k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Macari Foundation?
The Macari Foundation has a program ratio of 126.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Macari Foundation registered as a charity?
The Macari Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 July 2016 as charity number 1168463. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs The Macari Foundation?
The Macari Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is LOU MACARI. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Macari Foundation operate?
The Macari Foundation operates across 2 areas: Staffordshire and Stoke-on-trent City.
Is The Macari Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Macari Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168463.
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