Housing `HO`¶

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

13,132 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	3,096	4.35%
£10k - £100k	4,322	6.14%
£100k - £250k	1,653	7.37%
£250k - £500k	977	8.83%
£500k - £1m	759	10.89%
£1m - £10m	1,351	14.72%
Over £10m	357	15.87%
Total	12,515	6.47%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	10,968	6.39%
oscr	1,454	5.83%
ccni	710	10.16%
Total	13,132	6.45%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
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.	£344,497,000
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
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
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
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
THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST [Charity number: 1048355] To provide care to older people through care homes specialising in residential, dementia and nursing care, together with intermediate and day care.Care in the community is also provided in hospitals, at home and through the provision of extra care housing.	£233,636,544

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
Community Advice Causeway [Charity number: NI103018] We assist in the provision of a free, independent, confidential and impartial service of advice, information and counsel for the public and to assist with the implementation of such advice on different areas of the law including consumer, employment legislation, social security benefits, money advice, health, housing rights, education, travel, legal, tax, utility, immigration, discrimination and representation at tribunals. We reduce stress, worry and empower our clients. We seek to make representations to and influence Government and other bodies regarding the development and implementation of appropriate policies. We benefit clients through benefit awareness sessions and money advice sessions by educating them on their rights. Our services are available to everyone regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, nationality, disability or religion, who live in the Causeway Coast and Glens Council area.	£650,991
WHITEFIELD CHRISTIAN TRUST [Charity number: 1004636] Provision of assistance in housing long term Christian Missionaries returning home. Making grants to those in need who are aged, poor, sick or disabled predominantly who have been long term Christian Missionaries.
JOHN TOWNSON AND JOHN WARD [Charity number: 252168] The first obligation is to meet the outgoings and repair and maintain the homes owned by the charitiy. Up to one third of any remaining income may be distributed as grants for the advancement of education. The balance may be applied for relief of 'those in need' among the residents. Any residue may be used for the general benefit of parish inhabitants.	£89,077
THE HORTON ALMSHOUSES [Charity number: 218452] Providing accommodation for elderly people over the age of retirement who are unable to house themselves.	£39,973
BLACK ENVIRONMENT NETWORK [Charity number: 1048390] BEN is established to promote full ethnic participation in the built and natural environment. BEN works to integrate social, cultural and environmental concerns in the context of sustainable development. We work across diverse sectors. Our current themes integrate the areas of natural environment, the built environment, heritage, social justice, health and housing.	£5,063
MARIAS ANIMAL SHELTER [Charity number: 1147719] Marias Animal Shelter is based in Probus.As a charity we try to help as many animals as possible, who have been abandoned, abused, neglected or are unwanted. The farm animals that have entered the shelter will stay with us for life, whereas the small animals, when ready will be put up for adoption. If for any reason they cannot be re-homed, they will stay at the shelter for life.	£119,405
THE GRACEWELL FOSTER TRUST [Charity number: 218796] PROVISION OF SHELTERED HOUSING FOR SINGLE LADIES OVER 55 YEARS OLD WITH LIMITED MEANS	£444,647
Joseph Thomson Group [Charity number: SC029176] The aim of the Group is the advancement of the education of the public in general, and of the inhabitants of Penpont, Keir, Tynron and environs in particular, and in furtherance of this: a) To preserve and maintain Sundial Cottage, the house in Penpont in which Joseph Thomson was born and which now houses the Centre, as nearly as possible in its original condition. b) To foster a wider awareness and understanding of the accomplishments of Joseph Thomson and of the history of the local area. c) To work in partnership with other organisations to ensure the success of the Centre. d) To provide access to the Centre to the residents of Penpont, Keir, Tynron and the wider public.	£2,228
Northern Ireland Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue [Charity number: NI101909] Our organisation rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes abandoned, abused and neglected Staffordshire Bull Terriers in Northern Ireland. We promote humane behaviour towards animals by educating the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals, in particular, throughout Northern Ireland. We educate the general public on the importance and necessity of responsible dog ownership including neutering and the legal requirement in Northern Ireland to microchip their dog/s. We support and advise owners of Staffordshire Bull Terriers on any behavioural issues their dog/s may have.	£49,652
BANBURY STREET PASTORS [Charity number: 1154927] Fully-trained volunteers patrol the streets of Banbury every Saturday night. They assist and engage with, primarily, young people on the streets, people who have left bars and clubs. They also engage with other, often vulnerable people who approach them.	£242