World Habitat
Also known as: Building and Social Housing Foundation, Building and Social Housing Foundation Limited
World Habitat is an independent research organisation that promotes sustainable development and innovation in housing through collaborative research and knowledge transfer, both in the UK and internationally.
Activities & Mission
World Habitat is an independent research organisation that promotes sustainable development and innovation in housing through collaborative research and knowledge transfer, both in the UK and internationally.
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 86% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 79). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 51% of UK Environment 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 | £1,144,563 | £1,310,131 | £1,189,803 | £39,342,656 | £39,342,656 | 11 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,200,591 | £1,126,040 | £1,045,165 | £37,725,895 | £37,725,895 | 11 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,169,426 | £1,131,733 | £1,036,631 | £35,471,022 | £35,471,022 | 11 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,144,525 | £1,145,507 | £1,126,851 | £33,709,059 | £33,709,059 | 12 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,074,735 | £1,002,416 | £951,225 | £37,848,839 | £37,848,839 | 12 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about World Habitat
What does World Habitat do?
World Habitat is an independent research organisation that promotes sustainable development and innovation in housing through collaborative research and knowledge transfer, both in the UK and internationally.
How much income did World Habitat report in 2025?
World Habitat reported total income of £1.14m and reported expenditure of £1.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is World Habitat?
World Habitat has a program ratio of 104.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 79 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was World Habitat registered as a charity?
World Habitat was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 April 1976 as charity number 270987. It has been registered for 50 years.
Who runs World Habitat?
World Habitat is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Adam David Challis. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does World Habitat operate?
World Habitat operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is World Habitat a registered charity?
Yes — World Habitat is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 270987.
Details
Office 1
38 Market Street
LEICESTER
LE1 6DP
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Also Known As
- Building and Social Housing Foundation
- Building and Social Housing Foundation Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated