Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited
Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter provides short-term accommodation, support and resettlement services for former rough sleepers and street homeless people in its hostel, known as 'Branches'. We provide advocacy, and access to life-skills development, employment, training and volunteering opportunities to give individuals a better chance of successful independent living after they move on.
Activities & Mission
Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter provides short-term accommodation, support and resettlement services for former rough sleepers and street homeless people in its hostel, known as 'Branches'. We provide advocacy, and access to life-skills development, employment, training and volunteering opportunities to give individuals a better chance of successful independent living after they move on.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 52% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% 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 | £858,223 | £819,950 | £781,327 | £1,851,463 | £17,605 | 14 / 60 |
| 2024 | £1,450,970 | £810,954 | £764,517 | £1,813,190 | £405,000 | 12 / 30 |
| 2023 | £1,122,690 | £760,316 | £712,881 | £1,173,174 | £270,000 | 12 / 25 |
| 2022 | £856,955 | £689,117 | £646,049 | £810,800 | £270,000 | 12 / 35 |
| 2021 | £719,773 | £653,358 | £602,850 | £642,962 | £270,000 | 11 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited
What does Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited do?
Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter provides short-term accommodation, support and resettlement services for former rough sleepers and street homeless people in its hostel, known as 'Branches'. We provide advocacy, and access to life-skills development, employment, training and volunteering opportunities to give individuals a better chance of successful independent living after they move on.
How much income did Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited report in 2025?
Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited reported total income of £858k and reported expenditure of £820k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited?
Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited has a program ratio of 91.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited registered as a charity?
Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 June 2001 as charity number 1086888. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited?
Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gilbert Alexander Stowe. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited operate?
Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited operates across 6 areas, including Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1086888.
Details
740 Forest Road
Walthamstow
London
E17 3HR
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