Woking Homes

Residential and respite care accommodation for older people (over 65) with railway and transport backgrounds. People without such a background are also considered.

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Activities & Mission

Residential and respite care accommodation for older people (over 65) with railway and transport backgrounds. People without such a background are also considered.

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

Surrey

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,915,206

Latest Expenditure

£3,063,338

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 77% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 41% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £49,596

Charitable Activities £2,426,716

Other Trading £29,317

Investments £409,577

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,960,652

Raising Funds £102,686

Governance £12,000

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,915,206	£3,063,338	£2,960,652	£17,785,932	£420,000	61 / 5
2024	£3,159,668	£2,727,998	£2,483,379	£18,049,666	£468,000	56 / 10
2023	£2,536,403	£2,406,857	£2,174,607	£17,115,401	£220,000	55 / 0
2022	£2,017,266	£2,265,410	£2,036,005	£17,482,664	£23,000	55 / 0
2021	£2,200,953	£2,177,422	£1,974,656	£17,054,144	£190,000	59 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Woking Homes

What does Woking Homes do?

Residential and respite care accommodation for older people (over 65) with railway and transport backgrounds. People without such a background are also considered.

How much income did Woking Homes report in 2025?

Woking Homes reported total income of £2.92m and reported expenditure of £3.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Woking Homes?

Woking Homes has a program ratio of 101.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Woking Homes registered as a charity?

Woking Homes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 August 2007 as charity number 1120447. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Woking Homes?

Woking Homes is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Woking Homes operate?

Woking Homes operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Woking Homes a registered charity?

Yes — Woking Homes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1120447.