Homelessness `HO103`¶

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

2,439 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.20% 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	556	0.78%
£10k - £100k	686	0.97%
£100k - £250k	308	1.36%
£250k - £500k	222	1.99%
£500k - £1m	173	2.48%
£1m - £10m	282	3.07%
Over £10m	61	2.70%
Total	2,288	1.18%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	2,155	1.25%
oscr	197	0.79%
ccni	87	1.24%
Total	2,439	1.20%

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
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
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 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
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
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.	£67,190,000
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.	£67,190,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
AISHA ISMAIL ORPHANAGE ORGANISATION [Charity number: 1150559] Events,handing out leaflets on the street	£378
DAYAMIR UNION WELFARE TRUST UK [Charity number: 1173986] current activities are elderly and pensioners club; holiday play scheme- out door and indoor recreational activities;supplementary and home work tuition classes; help the poor and homeless people in UK and in Bangladesh	£2,115
STREET CHILD [Charity number: 1128536] RELIEF OF POVERTY & HARDSHIP AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING ON THE STREET BY PROVISION OF SHELTER, FOOD, HEALTH, EDUCATION, FAMILY RECONCILIATION AND OTHER SUCH CHARITABLE SERVICES; PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS OF CHILDREN; DEVELOP THE CAPACITY AND SKILLS OF THE MEMBERS OF SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES	£22,256,582
HOPE HOUSING (BRADFORD) LTD [Charity number: 1132349] To reduce homelessness and to support, advise and accomodate the homeless and inadequately housed in partnership with local churches , organisations and individuals.	£955,200
THE BRAD PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1141486] THE TRUST SUPPORTS ORGANISATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE HIGHLY CREATIVE APPROACHES TO CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES IN TODAY`S SOCIETY. A PRIORITY FOCUS IS GIVEN TO HOMELESSNESS, UNEMPLOYMENT, POVERTY, DEMENTIA AND YOUTH PROJECTS.	£666
CITY PRAISE CENTRE CIO [Charity number: 1160677] - CHRISTIAN BASED TEACHING - CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH CLUBS- WORSHIP SERVICES- SUPPORT FOR THE ELDERLY- SUPPORT FOR THE HOMELESS- SUPPORT OF LOCAL AND OVERSEAS CHRISTIAN MISSIONS- OTHER MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY IN NEED OF SUPPORT	£763,418
WINGS OF HOPE NORTHAMPTON [Charity number: 1211580] THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS:3.1 THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OF PEOPLE IN NEED WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS IN NORTHAMPTON AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS BY THE PROVISION OF HOUSING AND ASSOCIATED ASSISTANCE AND LONGER TERM HELP IN SECURING AND MAINTAINING STABLE HOUSING.3.2 THE RELIEF OF PEOPLE IN NEED BY REASON OF HOMELESSNESS IN NORTHAMPTON AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS BY THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT AND SELF-HELP SERVICES DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE BENEFICIARIES TO MAKE MORE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS AND CHOICES.3.3 THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND FOR REFUGEES IN NORTHAMPTON INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT AND SELF-HELP SERVICES DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE BENEFICIARIES TO MAKE MORE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS AND CHOICES, ENABLING THEM TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.	£18,971
WORKSOP SPIRITUALIST CHURCH [Charity number: 1159864] We are a Spiritualist National Union Church providing a Spiritual centre for those seeking further information, help and guidance on Spiritualist and Spiritual matters. We make Donations to charities such as Bluebell Wood Hospice, Crisis and Hope for the Homeless.	£8,527
FAMILIA MOJA COMMUNITY PROJECT UK [Charity number: 1185386] The prevention or relief of poverty / sickness in the area of Tabora, Tanzania by making grants to Familia Moja Itetemia or other agents. FMCP-UK was set up primarily to provide, (a) emergency food and/or medical aid;(b) housing or accommodation to people who are homeless;(c) items and support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.	£20,437
THE JERMAIN DEFOE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1152125] To relieve the needs of young people in particular those who are homeless, poor or abused or suffering life threatening illnessin all Caribbean Islands and in Great Britain and Northern Ireland by such exclusively charitable means as the Trustees in theirdiscretion think fit.	£61,148