Housing `HO`¶

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

13,063 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 6.45% 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	3,236	4.29%
£10k - £100k	4,287	6.29%
£100k - £250k	1,625	7.83%
£250k - £500k	921	9.35%
£500k - £1m	713	11.58%
£1m - £10m	1,266	14.88%
Over £10m	312	15.32%
Total	12,360	6.47%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	10,869	6.38%
oscr	1,446	5.80%
ccni	748	10.38%
Total	13,063	6.45%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
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.	£439,000,000
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.	£315,250,409
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.	£284,264,901
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.	£284,264,901
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.	£277,273,000
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.	£268,825,000
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	£252,746,000
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.	£228,272,000
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.	£216,112,000
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.	£152,573,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
HAJJAH NAZIHA CHARITABLE ORGANISATION [Charity number: 1175044] 1. FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, OR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY COORDINATING AND DEVELOPING SERVICES SUCH AS, THE PROVISION OF HOUSING, CLOTHING, FOOD, CLEAN WATER, FINANCE AND SUCH OTHER SERVICES FOR THOSE IN NEED AS THE TRUSTEES MAY DETERMINE.2. FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION THROUGH THE PROVISION OF TRAINING COURSES IN CORE SUBJECTS.3. THE PROMOTION OF RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS HARMONY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY: (A) PROMOTING KNOWLEDGE AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN DIFFERENT RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS GROUPS AND(B) ADVANCING EDUCATION AND RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT DIFFERENT RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS GROUPS TO PROMOTE GOOD RELATIONS BETWEEN PERSONS OF DIFFERENT RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS GROUPS.	£145,080
THE CAT HAVEN RESCUED CAT HOME (WISBECH) [Charity number: 1101795] Established 1986. Inspired by a massive feral colony. Founded by teenage Sisters Tracy Reeve & Jools Dutton.100% local, family run, home grown, voluntary, council approved Santuary for around sixty unhomeables and we also help other ferals..Donations always needed. Thank you	£11,000
TEESSIDE AT CHRISTMAS [Charity number: 1194575] We aim to alleviate poverty at Christmas time within Teesside, we aim to providethe eldery in residential care homes, who are without family, with gifts at Christmas tobrighten their day and remind them that people are thinking of them.	£5,607
WARRINGTON MENCAP [Charity number: 1126051] The Charity provides residential accommodation on five sites in Warrington area. In addition support is provided on an 'outreach basis' for a number of clients. Social activities are regularly organised for memebers.	£773,080
HACKNEY DOORWAYS [Charity number: 1139183] Hackney Doorways operates night shelters for homeless people in the Hackney area. We provide emergency shelter and support to people experiencing homelessness, and help them move into longer term accommodation.	£537,285
BONNY DOWNS BAPTIST CHURCH [NEWHAM LONDON] [Charity number: 1136987] We express our Christian values through public worship; small groups meeting in people's homes for prayer, bible study and mutual support; pastoral care; encouraging and supporting our members to take part in social action and mission according to their God given gifts and opportunities; relationships with and support of other churches and groups. Our meetings are open to all who wish to join us.	£81,549
THE PAUL DAISLEY TRUST [Charity number: 1103457] We are a small charity run by volunteers, helping to raise awareness of colon cancer and helping the sick to remain at home, if desired. We raise our funds by manning stalls, home parties, events and donations. We currently fund home hospice services, awareness raising campaigns and information leaflets.	£1,718
CHRISTIAN PARTNERS IN AFRICA [Charity number: 1043695] The charity works with African partners on development programmes in Africa including: supporting the resettlement of children in Uganda from a Children's Home into families; supporting disadvantaged children though primary education in Uganda; supporting rural community groups in Uganda towards self reliance; supporting girls in university education in Ethiopia.	£86,675
ANN ELIZABETH MASON FOR OLD PEOPLE [Charity number: 240916] We provide almshouses for senior citizens in need of a home	£10,624
THE MARY AND MARGARET CHARITY [Charity number: 1128332] OPERATION OF MEDIEVAL CHAPEL AND ALMSHOUSES AS HERITAGE CENTER; PUBLIC OPEN SPACE; PLACE FOR WORSHIP	£20,832