Housing `HO`¶

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

13,115 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 6.46% 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	3,095	4.35%
£10k - £100k	4,296	6.12%
£100k - £250k	1,679	7.53%
£250k - £500k	970	8.90%
£500k - £1m	746	10.86%
£1m - £10m	1,349	14.82%
Over £10m	357	15.99%
Total	12,492	6.48%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	10,925	6.38%
oscr	1,459	5.89%
ccni	731	10.15%
Total	13,115	6.46%

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.	£340,251,582
Change, Grow, Live [Charity number: SC039861] The objects of the Charity are, for the public benefit: 3.1 the advancement of health or the saving of lives, and the prevention or relief of poverty among: 3.1.1 people who have been, or are, or are at risk of becoming: 3.1.1.1 affected by use of or dependent on drugs, alcohol or other substances. 3.1.1.2 homeless. 3.1.1.3 imprisoned. 3.1.2 young people. 3.1.3 such other people identified by the Trustees from time to time. 3.1.4 the families, carers and dependents of such persons. (“Beneficiaries”), in particular (but not exclusively) by providing information, advice, support, services, interventions and treatment. 3.2 the advancement of education among: 3.2.1 Beneficiaries, and the relief of their unemployment, in particular (but not exclusively) by providing information, advice, support and services. and 3.2.2 the general public in relation to the experiences of Beneficiaries, in particular (but not exclusively) by conducting and promoting research, gathering and sharing data, and raising awareness. 3.3 the promotion of such other charitable purposes as the Trustees see fit from time to time. Nothing in these Articles shall authorise an application of the property of the Charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with any statutory provision regarding the meaning of the word 'charitable' or the words 'charitable purposes' in force in any part of the United Kingdom.	£339,714,761
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.	£339,714,761
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.	£335,019,000
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.	£300,542,000
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.	£287,100,000
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.	£283,275,000
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.	£244,357,000
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	£239,727,000
Salvation Army Social Work Trust [Charity number: SC037691] ' in promoting the charitable work of the Salvation Army in such one or more of the following ways as the General for the time being of the Salvation Army shall think fit namely : (1) relief of poverty sickness suffering distress incapacity or old age. (2) advancement of education. (3) training in Christian and moral principles. and (4) assistance of those in need of protection'	£239,727,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
Youth Cancer Trust (UK) Limited [Charity number: SC043065] 3. The Charity’s objects (“the Objects”) are:- (A) To provide free therapeutic wellbeing holidays and secure online support services for individuals aged 18 and over who were diagnosed with cancer before age 30 and are either living with or beyond cancer. Eligible beneficiaries must be resident in the United Kingdom or Ireland or receiving treatment in hospitals within these countries. The charity aims to enhance physical and mental wellbeing by reducing isolation and providing empowering experiences through these services. Where appropriate, accommodation may be extended to one companion, such as a spouse, sibling, or person of similar age, to support the beneficiary's participation in the therapeutic holiday program.	£238,959
Beith Cultural And Heritage Society [Charity number: SC036758] The objects of the Society are to advance the education of the public, in particular the local community, in the cultural, historical and natural heritage of Beith and its environs. In furtherance thereof but not otherwise, the Society shall seek: (1) to educate and provide information on the said history and heritage in order to raise awareness of the same amongst members of the public and (2) to promote an active interest in, and understanding of, that history and heritage. In furtherance thereof but not otherwise, the Society shall have the following powers:- (a) to acquire accommodation, including the Beith Townhouse, by hire, long lease or purchase. (b) to acquire or be custodian of artefacts and other material relating to the culture and history of Beith and its environs. (c) to improve, manage and otherwise deal with material and property in the ownership or custodianship of the Society. (d) to sell, let, hire out or otherwise deal with the property of the Society. (e) to employ such staff as are considered appropriate for the proper conduct of the Society's activities.	£6,372
SUFFOLK REFUGEE SUPPORT [Charity number: 1078794] Advice and Advocacy Service for refugees and asylum seekers in Suffolk, including health, employment, housing, education.International Women's GroupESOL and English conversation classesYoung refugees' sports, academic and conversation groupsRefugee Skills Exchange GroupImmigration legal advice surgeryTalks and Publicity re. refugee issues to host population	£769,465
AGE CYMRU GWENT [Charity number: 1155903] THE CHARITY PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES TO OLDER PEOPLE THROUGHOUT GWENT TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE ADVOCACY; INFORMATION AND ADVICE; DIGITAL PROJECT;HOSPITAL DISCHARGE; COMMUNITY SUPPORT; RESPITE CARE; CARERS PROJECT AND ROBINS WARD SERVICE. THE CHARITY ALSO OFFERS A HOME SUPPORT SERVICE AND LATER LIFE PLANNING SERVICES.	£1,897,673
HOME-START TELFORD & WREKIN [Charity number: 1148269] Recruit and train volunteers to visit families within Telford & Wrekin at home weekly, supporting parents in situations as diverse as isolation, bereavement, multiple births, illness, disability or who are finding parenting a struggle. Volunteers provide non-judgemental, practical and emotional support and help build family confidence. Provision of family groups and self esteem courses.	£193,878
SAFE HARBOUR FOR ALL [Charity number: 1210032] TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY WORKING WITH WOMEN WHO HAVE SUFFERED DOMESTIC ABUSE, PARTICULARLY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, IN COVENTRY AND LONDON, IN WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED ON THE GROUNDS OF THEIR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC POSITION, POOR HOUSING, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, ILL-HEALTH OR BEING A VICTIM OF CRIME, TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF SUCH PEOPLE AND ASSIST THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY, IN PARTICULAR BY PROVIDING SAFE ACCOMMODATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ASSIST THEIR TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING.
T.L.C. CHILDRENS TRUST [Charity number: 1156786] We are focused on the Home of Peace Children's Home in Kenya. Providing for the needs of children committed to the home by the courts and the government District Children's officer. Included funds for food, clothing, accommodation, education and medical care. Also funds for the staff who look after the children,	£89,844
PORTSMOUTH AND DISTRICT FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' HOMES [Charity number: 229734] Provides accommodation/housing for independent elderly/older people in need and living within 15 miles of Portsmouth Guildhall, for a minimum of 5 years.	£106,304
THE MICHAEL BLANNING TRUST [Charity number: 266691] Provision of accommodation for the elderly
GRACE CHURCH ST AUSTELL [Charity number: 1182420] 52 weeks a year: 2 public Sunday Services of worship at the 2nd St.Austell Scout Hall, with Bible study/prayer meetings on Tuesday afternoon. . Monthly men and women's meetings in private homes. Pastoral visitation of members & regular attendees (mid Cornwall homes)	£39,104