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Wintercomfort For The Homeless

Also known as: Wintercomfort

The relief of poverty, sickness and distress among people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and who are suffering from social, economic and emotional distress.

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Activities & Mission

The relief of poverty, sickness and distress among people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and who are suffering from social, economic and emotional distress.

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

Latest Income
£1,175,453
Latest Expenditure
£1,138,037

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 38% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 28% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 8.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 26% 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

Donations & Legacies £971,806
Charitable Activities £121,771
Other Trading £0
Investments £39,717
Other Income £42,159

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,055,244
Raising Funds £82,793
Governance £7,772
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,175,453
£1,138,037£1,055,244£1,073,184£674,12439 / 3
2024
£1,221,293
£1,095,639£1,021,451£1,039,295£710,77140 / 3
2023
£1,126,028
£1,098,368£1,033,582£913,479£586,73839 / 9
2022
£1,049,009
£1,041,613£975,848£901,639£608,59238 / 33
2021
£1,234,400
£1,070,573£978,027£901,255£604,69434 / 33

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wintercomfort For The Homeless

What does Wintercomfort For The Homeless do?

The relief of poverty, sickness and distress among people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and who are suffering from social, economic and emotional distress.

How much income did Wintercomfort For The Homeless report in 2025?

Wintercomfort For The Homeless reported total income of £1.18m and reported expenditure of £1.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Wintercomfort For The Homeless?

Wintercomfort For The Homeless has a program ratio of 89.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Wintercomfort For The Homeless registered as a charity?

Wintercomfort For The Homeless was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 June 1991 as charity number 1003083. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs Wintercomfort For The Homeless?

Wintercomfort For The Homeless is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Jane Dominey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wintercomfort For The Homeless operate?

Wintercomfort For The Homeless operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wintercomfort For The Homeless a registered charity?

Yes — Wintercomfort For The Homeless is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1003083.

Details

Address
Wintercomfort For The Homeless
Overstream House
Victoria Avenue
CAMBRIDGE
CB4 1EG
Registration Date
6 June 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1003083
Charity Number
1003083

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Trustees

Dr Jane Dominey Chair
Andrew Archer
Emma Barker
Ian Barker
MATTHEW MCKEAGUE
Susan Cooksley

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Wintercomfort

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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