Homelessness `HO103`¶

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

2,417 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.19% 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	548	0.77%
£10k - £100k	683	0.98%
£100k - £250k	311	1.41%
£250k - £500k	221	2.04%
£500k - £1m	173	2.59%
£1m - £10m	276	3.07%
Over £10m	54	2.48%
Total	2,266	1.18%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	2,130	1.24%
oscr	197	0.80%
ccni	90	1.25%
Total	2,417	1.19%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
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
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'	£239,960,000
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	£239,960,000
ST MUNGO COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1149085] St Mungo's began helping people sleeping rough off the streets of London in 1969. Over the years we have extended our work beyond emergency help, to prevention of homelessness and promotion of recovery. We now help thousands of people across the South of England rebuild their lives day by day through housing, health and skills initiatives.	£123,668,100
SHELTER, NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE LIMITED [Charity number: 263710] Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing and homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to use for help.We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.	£81,331,000
Shelter The National Campaign For Homeless People Limited [Charity number: SC002327] The prevention and relief of poverty. The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage: Analogous Purposes.	£76,960,000
DEPAUL INTERNATIONAL [Charity number: 1107385] Depaul International, through its subsidiaries, works with homeless and disadvantaged people in the provision of accommodation and support services in the UK, Ireland, Slovakia, Ukraine, USA, France and Croatia, with plans for expansion into other countries over time.	£73,514,000
CRISIS UK [Charity number: 1082947] Crisis is the national charity for single homeless people. We are dedicated to ending homelessness by delivering life-changing services and campaigning for change.Our innovative education, employment, housing and well-being services address individual needs and help people to transform their lives.	£66,140,000
Crisis UK [Charity number: SC040094] The relief of poverty and distress among people who are homeless and who are suffering from social, economic or emotional distress in such manner as the Charity may in its absolute discretion think fit.	£66,140,000
CENTREPOINT SOHO [Charity number: 292411] Centrepoint is the UK's leading charity for homeless young people. It supports more than 15,000 homeless 16-25 year olds into a home and a job every year. Centrepoint works directly in London, Manchester, Yorkshire and the North East of England, and partners with other organisations across the UK. We also influence government policy with the overall aim of ending youth homelessness.	£60,012,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
UPCOTT CHRISTIAN TRUST CIO [Charity number: 1210604] THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE CIO ARE:(A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION BY SUCH CHARITABLE MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR DISCRETION THINK FIT;(B) TO CARE FOR PERSONS IN NEED WHO ARE HOMELESS OR SUFFERING FROM PSYCHOLOGICAL OR PHYSICAL INFIRMITY OR WHO, BY REASON OF ADVERSE CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL HEALTH ARE IN NEED OF HELP IN ACQUIRING A SETTLED WAY OF LIFE THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION AND OTHER MEANS AND TO EDUCATE AND OTHERWISE ASSIST SUCH PEOPLE SO TO DEVELOP THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL CAPACITIES THAT THEY MAY DEVELOP TO FULL MATURITY AS RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS OF SOCIETY AND THAT THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE MAY BE IMPROVED.
THE GATHERING PLACE [Charity number: 1189467] We utilise boots-on-the-ground processes to restore hope and encourage those in need. Whether it's providing personal protective equipment (PPE) to NHS staff, care packages and warm clothing to hospital wards, or by giving a rough sleeper a warm cup of coffee, toiletries, or blankets, we offer our services free of charge in a non-judgmental, non-invasive environment.	£45,023
THE CHRISTY LAMBE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1207947] THE CHARITY'S OBJECT IS TO ADVANCE SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME SEE FIT, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE MAKING OF GRANTS FOR THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND/OR SICKNESS OF (I) THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS OR WHO ARE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS; AND/OR (II) SUCH OTHER PERSONS WHO ARE IN NEED BY REASON OF PHYSICAL OR MENTAL ILL-HEALTH, SICKNESS, UNEMPLOYMENT, POOR SKILLS ATTAINMENT OR SUCH OTHER ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DISADVANTAGE.	£116,618
The Exaireo Trust Ltd [Charity number: SC050816] 3.The object of the Company shall be: The relief of those in need who are homeless, by reason of poverty, sickness, disability, old age, alcoholism, drug addiction, offending behaviour, or any other mental or physical infirmity, in particular by the provision of suitable housing accommodation in England and elsewhere, including social housing as defined in section 68 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008. with the object of improving their conditions of life as an expression of Christian faith. Services can include, but are not limited to, the provision of support services, housing services, care services, rehabilitation services, training services, advice services, catering services and other services.	£1,195,568
FLEDGE YOUTH SUPPORT [Charity number: 1157207] Providing support and advice for homeless young people. Offering hospitality to vulnerable young people through meals and family support. Developing a housing provision through a Supported Lodgings model for homeless young people.Developing a housing provision through a shared house with floating support for homeless young people.	£712,177
OBED MINISTRIES [Charity number: 1104921] . The Charity provides funding for educational and vocational training for young people in the developing countries. . Funding to help vulnerable people to break off from the cycle of poverty and homelessness.. Support to other charities	£240
AFRICA ENTERPRISE TRUST [Charity number: 1075638] Runs family based children's homes for double orphaned children at risk of living on the street; provides grants and other educational support for orphaned and vulnerable children; runs computer skills training courses; makes microcredit loans to individuals and small businesses.	£24,178
ANIMAL RESCUE CUMBRIA (THE WAINWRIGHT SHELTER) CIO [Charity number: 1153737] Every year we take in and rehome over 400 dogs and cats which may be unwanted or lost and homeless. We provide a secure and caring environment and help all our animals adapt and find permanent, loving new homes. We also provide support and guidance for pet owners and undertake educational work to increase awareness of the responsibility we all have towards animals and their welfare.	£1,160,153
ROXIE'S RESCUE [Charity number: 1190487] We rescue, rehabilitate and rehome stray homeless and abandoned cats in Nottingham and surrounding areas.	£42,671
THE HARBOUR FOUNDATION [Charity number: 264927] The principal activities of the company and the charity are those of providing relief of poverty, suffering and distress among refugees and other homeless people, the homeless, advancement of education, learning and research, and to make donations to any institution established for charitable purposes according to the law of England and Wales.	£1,191,867