Homelessness `HO103`¶

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

2,319 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.15% 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	531	0.64%
£10k - £100k	684	1.05%
£100k - £250k	315	1.63%
£250k - £500k	210	2.32%
£500k - £1m	151	2.62%
£1m - £10m	232	2.92%
Over £10m	42	2.27%
Total	2,165	1.13%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	2,043	1.21%
oscr	179	0.70%
ccni	97	1.36%
Total	2,319	1.15%

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.	£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
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
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.	£118,703,000
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.	£75,197,000
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.	£75,197,000
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.	£64,835,000
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.	£64,631,000
FRAMEWORK HOUSING ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1060941] Framework exists to meet the needs of homeless and vulnerable people by providing outreach, accommodation, support, treatment, care, training, resettlement and tenancy sustainment services. The service user group includes people with drug, alcohol and mental health problems and those with complex needs.	£50,505,000
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.	£50,248,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
CROSSROADS TRUST [Charity number: 1189275] Provision of temporary accomadation and services for those who are homless and at risk of homelessness through a nighthshelter and supported Housing	£25,388
REMAR ASSOCIATION (UK) [Charity number: 1010448] Practical training is carried on by daily routine at each house on a Christian basis. The charity undertakes evangelistic work on the streets and in centres. Remar Association (UK) operates a soup kitchen to assist vulnerable people in the Nottingham area. The charity sends humanitarian aid containers to other Remar organisations around the world to relieve suffering from poverty and addictions.	£1,236,450
EDMUND HOWARD CHARITY [Charity number: 209694] Making funds available for Christian Charities, such as Green Pastures in London which supplies homes for homeless people and Wordwise Christian bookshop which supplies books and comfort to the local community in the South Hams area	£1,613
STREET PASTORS (PORTSMOUTH) [Charity number: 1120012] The aim of Street Pastors (Portsmouth) is to contribute towards making Portsmouth a 'kinder, safer city' by providing a service of practical care, friendship and a prayerful presence among people on the streets late at night. We deploy teams of volunteers drawn from local churches on the city centre streets every friday and saturday night.	£35,027
THE BENJAMIN PAUL FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1177484] Our aim is to help and support vulnerable people in our community. Particularly those who are victims of substance and/or alcohol misuse, the homeless or those facing homelessness. We aim to help with practical needs and signpost where necessary to other agencies, helping to promote independent living.	£78
THE DWF FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1191347] This is a grant giving foundation which will cover homelessness, employability, education, environment and health and well being.	£190,331
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTS BRANCH [Charity number: 255763] Provides financial assistance for stray animals treatments. Provides accomodation for homeless animals. Provides rehoming facilities. Offers assistance to general public in need of help with animal neutering. Welfare Advice available	£349,053
ACTON HOMELESS CONCERN (EMMAUS HOUSE AND DAMIEN CENTRE) [Charity number: 1058819] 2 Drop in centres based in Acton for homeless and otherwise disadvantaged people providing free of charge food, clothing, medical services and advice and counselling	£188,967
NEW GOSPEL HALL TRUST [Charity number: 1159952] Main activities:1) The Trust provides and maintains gospel halls for the religious activities of Christians often referred to as'Brethren'.Examples of other charitable activities include:1) Distribution of gospel tracts2) Street preachings3) Food packs for homeless and vunerable people4) Supporting the BHF Bagathon5) Supporting the Rapid Relief Team charity	£116,925
FLORI'S FRIENDS RESCUE [Charity number: 1177365] A large number of dogs on the streets and in these public shelters will not survive the freezing winters in Romania, making adoptions over the winter season even more vital to save a life. We send a regular stream of blankets for rescuers to place down on the streets in hope of saving a few strays when the harsh winter sets in. We also now take in unwanted British dogs who go into foster home.	£228,085

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