The Society Of St James
The relief of poverty, sickness, hardship and distress in particular but not exclusively of persons who are homeless, unemployed or who have substance addictions by the provision of housing, rehabilitation, care, support, education, training and employment opportunities; in order to improve individuals life opportunities and the quality of life and to contribute to the wider community
Activities & Mission
The relief of poverty, sickness, hardship and distress in particular but not exclusively of persons who are homeless, unemployed or who have substance addictions by the provision of housing, rehabilitation, care, support, education, training and employment opportunities; in order to improve individuals life opportunities and the quality of life and to contribute to the wider community
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 61% of UK Housing charities with income over £10M (sample: 312). How is this calculated?
Higher than 53% of UK Housing charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% 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 | £17,867,000 | £17,254,000 | £17,152,598 | £4,519,000 | £4,519,000 | 319 / 100 |
| 2024 | £16,473,000 | £16,036,000 | £15,962,937 | £4,313,000 | £4,313,000 | 318 / 47 |
| 2023 | £15,268,000 | £14,824,000 | £14,750,997 | £4,186,000 | £4,186,000 | 280 / 47 |
| 2022 | £13,773,030 | £13,560,794 | £13,483,905 | £3,974,000 | £718,000 | 249 / 10 |
| 2021 | £12,021,632 | £11,679,423 | £11,612,356 | £3,728,000 | £1,039,000 | 229 / 49 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Society Of St James
What does The Society Of St James do?
The relief of poverty, sickness, hardship and distress in particular but not exclusively of persons who are homeless, unemployed or who have substance addictions by the provision of housing, rehabilitation, care, support, education, training and employment opportunities; in order to improve individuals life opportunities and the quality of life and to contribute to the wider community
How much income did The Society Of St James report in 2025?
The Society Of St James reported total income of £17.87m and reported expenditure of £17.25m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Society Of St James?
The Society Of St James has a program ratio of 96.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Housing charities with income over £10M (sample of 312 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Society Of St James registered as a charity?
The Society Of St James was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 January 1995 as charity number 1043664. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs The Society Of St James?
The Society Of St James is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alan Davis. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Society Of St James operate?
The Society Of St James operates across 3 areas: Hampshire, Portsmouth City and Southampton City.
Is The Society Of St James a registered charity?
Yes — The Society Of St James is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1043664.
Details
125 Albert Road South
Southampton
SO14 3FR
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