Welsh Housing Aid Limited
Also known as: Shelter Cymru
Shelter Cymru exists to defend the right to a safe home, because home is everything. We will always fight for home, and for everyone without one. Together, we can fight the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people and society. We never give up.
Activities & Mission
Shelter Cymru exists to defend the right to a safe home, because home is everything. We will always fight for home, and for everyone without one. Together, we can fight the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people and society. 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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 37% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £5,144,491 | £5,115,498 | £4,601,284 | £2,620,247 | £2,620,247 | 116 / 17 |
| 2024 | £4,818,611 | £4,910,205 | £4,415,245 | £2,572,907 | £2,572,907 | 117 / 58 |
| 2023 | £4,559,993 | £4,596,699 | £4,104,193 | £2,599,640 | £2,599,640 | 123 / 44 |
| 2022 | £4,247,083 | £3,948,307 | £3,630,643 | £2,626,419 | £2,626,419 | 114 / 51 |
| 2021 | £4,376,814 | £3,728,486 | £3,453,133 | £2,327,643 | £2,327,643 | 114 / 14 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Welsh Housing Aid Limited
What does Welsh Housing Aid Limited do?
Shelter Cymru exists to defend the right to a safe home, because home is everything. We will always fight for home, and for everyone without one. Together, we can fight the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people and society. We never give up.
How much income did Welsh Housing Aid Limited report in 2025?
Welsh Housing Aid Limited reported total income of £5.14m and reported expenditure of £5.12m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Welsh Housing Aid Limited?
Welsh Housing Aid Limited has a program ratio of 89.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Welsh Housing Aid Limited registered as a charity?
Welsh Housing Aid Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 December 1984 as charity number 515902. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs Welsh Housing Aid Limited?
Welsh Housing Aid Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Theodoulou. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Welsh Housing Aid Limited operate?
Welsh Housing Aid Limited operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Welsh Housing Aid Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Welsh Housing Aid Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 515902.
Details
Phoenix Way
Enterprise Park
Swansea
SA7 9LA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Shelter Cymru
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated