Winchester Churches Nightshelter
Also known as: The Winchester Beacon
Principal activity is the provision of accommodation to the homeless in Winchester and Hampshire. In addition to provide a range of support services to residents directed towards assisting their return to a more stable domestic and social environment.
Activities & Mission
Principal activity is the provision of accommodation to the homeless in Winchester and Hampshire. In addition to provide a range of support services to residents directed towards assisting their return to a more stable domestic and social environment.
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 29% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% 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 | £691,341 | £616,349 | £517,909 | £2,019,566 | £401,726 | 15 / 168 |
| 2024 | £813,059 | £602,661 | £531,718 | £1,944,574 | £301,331 | 14 / 133 |
| 2023 | £737,980 | £461,399 | £408,132 | £1,734,176 | £346,049 | 14 / 167 |
| 2022 | £457,650 | £415,368 | 0 / 240 | |||
| 2021 | £573,883 | £416,217 | £389,881 | £1,415,313 | £794,350 | 13 / 309 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Winchester Churches Nightshelter
What does Winchester Churches Nightshelter do?
Principal activity is the provision of accommodation to the homeless in Winchester and Hampshire. In addition to provide a range of support services to residents directed towards assisting their return to a more stable domestic and social environment.
How much income did Winchester Churches Nightshelter report in 2025?
Winchester Churches Nightshelter reported total income of £691k and reported expenditure of £616k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Winchester Churches Nightshelter?
Winchester Churches Nightshelter has a program ratio of 74.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Winchester Churches Nightshelter registered as a charity?
Winchester Churches Nightshelter was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 April 2000 as charity number 1080443. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Winchester Churches Nightshelter?
Winchester Churches Nightshelter is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Winchester Churches Nightshelter operate?
Winchester Churches Nightshelter operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Winchester Churches Nightshelter a registered charity?
Yes — Winchester Churches Nightshelter is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1080443.
Details
20b Jewry Street
Winchester
SO23 8RZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Winchester Beacon
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated