The Single Homeless Project
Single Homeless Project is London's leading homelessness charity. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give over 10,000 people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures every year. And we never give up.
Activities & Mission
Single Homeless Project is London's leading homelessness charity. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give over 10,000 people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures every year. And we never give up.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 69% of UK Housing charities with income over £10M (sample: 312). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Housing charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 35% of UK Housing 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 | £44,048,128 | £43,721,130 | £43,075,372 | £6,976,875 | £2,542,368 | 888 / 970 |
| 2024 | £41,053,171 | £40,632,726 | £40,110,508 | £6,649,878 | £2,419,969 | 838 / 905 |
| 2023 | £38,897,038 | £38,706,025 | £38,387,553 | £6,229,433 | £2,410,010 | 796 / 746 |
| 2022 | £37,143,844 | £37,043,734 | £36,828,758 | £6,038,421 | £2,106,372 | 795 / 477 |
| 2021 | £36,396,970 | £34,409,884 | £34,233,161 | £5,938,311 | £1,789,397 | 666 / 110 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Single Homeless Project
What does The Single Homeless Project do?
Single Homeless Project is London's leading homelessness charity. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give over 10,000 people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures every year. And we never give up.
How much income did The Single Homeless Project report in 2025?
The Single Homeless Project reported total income of £44.05m and reported expenditure of £43.72m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Single Homeless Project?
The Single Homeless Project has a program ratio of 97.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Housing charities with income over £10M (sample of 312 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Single Homeless Project registered as a charity?
The Single Homeless Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 September 1983 as charity number 287779. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs The Single Homeless Project?
The Single Homeless Project is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Meeta Luthra. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Single Homeless Project operate?
The Single Homeless Project operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Single Homeless Project a registered charity?
Yes — The Single Homeless Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 287779.
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