Homelessness HO103¶
Homelessness is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Housing category.
2,424 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:
\b(homeless(ness)?|rough( |-)?sleep(ers?|ing)|no fixed abode|on the streets?)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 549 | 0.77% |
| £10k - £100k | 684 | 0.97% |
| £100k - £250k | 305 | 1.37% |
| £250k - £500k | 218 | 2.00% |
| £500k - £1m | 178 | 2.59% |
| £1m - £10m | 279 | 3.06% |
| Over £10m | 58 | 2.60% |
| Total | 2,271 | 1.18% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 2,139 | 1.25% |
| oscr | 195 | 0.79% |
| ccni | 90 | 1.25% |
| Total | 2,424 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
£124,000,694 |
| 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. |
£76,960,000 |
| 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: 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 |
| 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 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| EPPING FOREST HOUSING AID SCHEME [Charity number: 1051470] Helping the homeless to obtain accommodation within the area of Epping Forest District Council by operating a Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme |
£795 |
| KUMBA SUPPORT LTD [Charity number: 1199052] Kumba Support Ltd provides accomodation for those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless by providing supported living accomodation. Kumba also provides support, advice and encouragement to help our residents develop life skills which will enable them to become self-supporting members of the community. Our services are offered throughout the United Kingdom. |
£229,916 |
| IPSWICH HOUSING ACTION GROUP LIMITED [Charity number: 1107841] Provide temporary shared housing, then assist tenants to resettle into permanent independent housing. Also provide housing,floating support, welfare rights and money advice. Also campaign both locally and nationally of behalf of single homeless people and any issues that affect them. |
£967,506 |
| THE PIGHTLE CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1123641] Funded the feeding, education and shelter of homeless and parentless children in Tanzania, including secondary education, vocational training, college and for more able children university |
£23,175 |
| CONEY LTD [Charity number: 1156864] Coney makes interactive theatre - creating games, adventures and play where people can choose to take a meaningful part. Our work takes place anywhere that people gather providing great art for everyone; in theatres, schools, museums, on the streets and online. We offer bespoke development support to artists, makers and game designers. |
£237,763 |
| KAIROS COMMUNITY TRUST [Charity number: 1117763] The trust has kept to its principle aim of working with homeless and disadvantaged persons especially those with alcohol and drug related problems. It offers a residential programme of support at three levels - post-detox accommodation/support, rehabilitation and move-on houses. It emphasises a communal style of living in all its houses. The trust offers three stages of care to its client group. |
£3,887,931 |
| Harmoni 2019 [Charity number: NI101731] Hostel facilities for the homeless Supported housing facilities for the beneficiaries Provide respite care and domiciliary care for the beneficiaries and support for carers of the beneficiaries |
£4,209,935 |
| RUTH Raising Up The Hurting Limited [Charity number: NI102851] R.U.T.H. meet with 'hurting' people to include the homeless, depressed, addicted and lonely, but not exclusively, providing support and friendship to encourage the advancement of physical and mental well being, promote education, and assist the finding accomodation, counselling, promoting good social skills. Linking the beneficiaries with the public and private sectors which can assist, churches and other voluntary organisations. Providing rehibilitation for the beneficiaries and their families. R.U.T.H. provide clothing, provisions for personal hygiene, food, furniture and household equipment for homes, to relieve poverty and promote well-being. R.U.T.H. offer spiritual guidance for any of the beneficiaries requesting same. |
£6,922 |
| Ayrshire Street Pastors (SCIO) [Charity number: SC046583] The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the Licence Agreement executed with Ascension Trust (Scotland) and the Core Values and Mission Statement appearing in the Schedule hereto in Ayr and Prestwick and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees may from time to time to think fit, particularly but not exclusively by means of caring, listening and helping people on the streets and at various venues day and night. 4.2 To advance health, including the prevention and relief of sickness and human suffering, through the provision of goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in Ayr and Prestwick and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees may from time to time to think fit, particularly but not exclusively by means of caring, listening and helping people, including those suffering from amongst other reasons excessive alcohol or substance use or misuse, on the streets and at various venues, day and night. 4.3 To relieve those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by the provision of goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in Ayr and Prestwick and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees may from time to time to think fit, particularly but not exclusively by means of caring, listening and helping people on the streets and at various venues, day and night. |
£2,406 |
