Housing `HO`¶

Housing is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Housing category.

13,041 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 6.47% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	3,480	4.20%
£10k - £100k	4,233	6.52%
£100k - £250k	1,612	8.33%
£250k - £500k	888	9.79%
£500k - £1m	691	11.99%
£1m - £10m	1,236	15.54%
Over £10m	284	15.33%
Total	12,424	6.48%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	10,832	6.41%
oscr	1,459	5.74%
ccni	750	10.54%
Total	13,041	6.47%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
BARNARDO'S [Charity number: 216250] Barnardo?s helped improve the lives of more than 240,000 vulnerable children, young people and their families. We help children including those who have been sexually exploited, young people leaving care, children with a parent in prison and provide early intervention for families struggling to cope. We find adoptive homes and foster placements for children in care and campaign to change policy.	£299,503,000
METHODIST HOMES [Charity number: 1083995] Methodist Homes is a charity providing care, accommodation and support services for older people throughout Britain. We are one of the largest charitable care providers in the sector and amongst the largest charities in Britain, providing services to 15,000 older people for nearly 70 years.	£251,089,000
Wheatley Homes Glasgow Limited [Charity number: SC034054] 2 The objects of the Association are: 2.1 to provide for the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the provision, construction, improvement and management of land and accommodation and the provision of care. and 2.2 any other purpose or object permitted under Section 24 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 which is charitable both for the purposes of Section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and also in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts.	£243,464,000
CHANGE, GROW, LIVE [Charity number: 1079327] CGL provides a range of services to support individuals, families and communities whose lives are adversely affected by crime, substance misuse, homelessness, anti-social behaviour, domestic violence, social deprivation and lack of opportunity.The Charity works with challenging service users with complex needs, including those with entrenched drug habits and offending behaviour.	£242,226,000
change,grow,live [Charity number: SC039861] 3. The objects of the Charity are to relieve poverty in particular but not exclusively through the provision of housing, to relieve sickness and to advance the education and training in particular of all persons (and members of their families) who: 3.1.1 have committed or are likely to commit a criminal act or acts. or 3.1.2 have been or are or are in danger of becoming substance misusers. or 3.1.3 have been or are or are in danger of becoming addicted to or dependent upon drugs of any description including without limitation on the generality of the foregoing illegal drugs, alcohol, solvents or other addictive substances. or 3.1.4 have been or are or are likely to become victims of domestic abuse. or 3.1.5 have been or are or are likely to become homeless. or 3.1.6 suffer mental ill health. or 3.1.7 have suffered a legal restriction on their liberty In any penal or correctional establishment. to advance the education of the public by promoting study and research into homelessness and all aspects of and methods of crime prevention and delinquency and the prevention of drug abuse and substance misuse and to disseminate the useful results of such research. to promote for the public benefit the prevention of criminal acts and of drug abuse and substance misuse and of homelessness. to promote for the public benefit the protection of people and property from criminal acts and the effects of drug abuse and substance misuse. the promotion of charitable purposes within the member countries of the European Union, for the advancement of education, the protection of health, the relief of poverty, sickness and distress and to reduce substance related harm to the individual and the wider community. and to undertake such other activities as are charitable.	£242,225,000
ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY [Charity number: 222377] Provide support and advice services for people with a learning disabilty including care and support, advocacy, housing, leisure and employment. We work to improve services, challenge prejudice and directly support people to live their lives as they choose. We offer support through our website, printed resources and helpline. Our regional advisers offer direct support by phone, email and in person.	£239,014,000
OASIS CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1026487] Oasis Charitable Trust is a family of organisations running community Hubs providing holistic support to the communities we serve. Our work includes our Academies programme, youthwork, Chaplaincy services & churches, anti human traffiking campaigning through STOP THE TRAFFIK, Higher Education courses through Oasis College and supported housing through Oasis Aquila Housing.	£238,268,000
THE BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY [Charity number: 220949] The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global network of volunteers, responding to natural disasters, conflicts and individual emergencies.We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help people to recover and move on with their lives.	£226,500,000
THE SALVATION ARMY SOCIAL WORK TRUST [Charity number: 215174] The provision of supported accommodation for homeless people Older peoples housing and supportWork to help unemployed people back into workAnti-Human Trafficking workAddiction Support ServicesOutreach programmes and services to communitiesFamily tracing serviceFrontline assistance to emergency services personnel and people affected by disasters	£201,362,000
Leonard Cheshire Disability [Charity number: SC005117] Leonard Cheshire's objects are to relieve the consequences of physical and or mental disability by the provision, in the United Kingdom and overseas, of accommodation, services and support for the spiritual, social, physical andlor mental wellbeing of disabled people, by such means as are charitable, whatever their race, nationality, creed, sex or age.	£153,812,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
Moygashel Community Development Association Limited [Charity number: NI100133] The organisation acquired the former Moygashel Factory in a derelict state, developed it into the Linen Green shopping centre and associated exhibition and other facilities, and sold it to the private sector. The organisation currently has funds of £950,000 approx, beimg the net sale proceeds, and is currently seeking to acquire premises or lands for the purpose of providing social housing in Moygashel and District. The funds are currently held in the client account of the organisation,s solicitors.
THOMAS LORKIN DANIELL FOR PLAYING FIELD [Charity number: 208913] RECREATIONAL PLAYING FIELD WHICH INCLUDES FOOTBALL PITCH AND CLUBHOUSE, YOUTH SHELTER, PLAY EQUIPMENT AND A MULTI USE GAMES AREA	£1,489
PENTECOSTAL RESIDENCES CHARITY [Charity number: 1002396] Provider of housing for over 60's	£336,001
THE FRIENDS OF ST MARK'S HOSPITAL [Charity number: 258233] Financial /practical assistance to individual patients or family members, for example, for transport or accommodation costs. Provision of equipment not available on the NHS. Maintenance of the garden.	£3,163
Scottish Coal Industry Special Welfare Fund [Charity number: SC001200] To improve the conditions of life of persons who are or have been employed in Scotland in the mining industry or its ancillary undertakings, their families and dependants, who have need of the facilities provided by the Fund by reason of youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty, or social or economic circumstances. Without prejudice to the foregoing generality, the methods used to achieve these objects may include any or all of the following:- 1. The organisation and provision of outdoor and indoor recreational facilities including sports, games, pastimes, arts and crafts, holidays, excursions, outings, and entertainments. 2. The provision and maintenance of convalescent accommodation and aid in the rehabilitation of the disabled. 3. The provision of comforts for the aged, sick, infirm and disabled. 4. The promotion and maintenance of Youth Clubs and Youth Courses. 5. Co-operation with individual Miners’ Welfare Schemes and other Centres in predominantly mining communities in promoting activities of the foregoing kinds within or including their own districts.	£13,168
ST JUDES COMMUNITY PROJECT [Charity number: 1152328] THE CHARITY OPERATES A DROP-IN PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS AND OTHER VULNERABLE PEOPLE OF THE KETTERING AREA. IT ALSO OPERATES THE KETTERING FOOBANK PROJECT.	£18,800
KINGFISHER CAFE [Charity number: 1172935] Kingfisher Cafe provides regular meals throughout the week for the homeless and needy of Bridlington. We provide clothing, bedding, personal hygiene products, facilities for washing and an address for private & official mail (which allows for benefits claims). Advice and support are provided - personal, practical and medical. A homely, caring Cafe where participation is encouraged and given.	£25,930
THE ST MARY'S HOSPITAL CHARITIES [Charity number: 208512] Housing for needy - provided for 10 persons of either sex - normally of pensionable age who do not have the financial resources to purchase their own home.	£43,947
CHILDREN'S HOMES IN ZIMBABWE [Charity number: 1115169] The relief of financial hardship among people, primarily children, by making grants of money for paying for goods and services in children's homes in Zimbabwe.To advance the Christian faith through the financial support of children's education in children's homes in Zimbabwe.	£7,204
HUTTON AND HOWICK WOMEN'S INSTITUTE [Charity number: 1017692] To promote and support the education of women by way of outings (stately homes etc.) Speakers on many subjects and bursaries for educational courses	£3,709

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024