Praxis Service
Analysis
Praxis Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. It was registered in January 1992, 34 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02281535). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Praxis Service reported income of £784k and spending of £657k, spending 84% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £698k to £784k (+12%), an average of +3.0% a year. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Praxis Service sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ann Watson's Trust (£783k), Minsteracres Retreat Centre (£795k) and The French Hospital (£781k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 98% and donations and legacies 1.7%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £2.0m would cover about 36 months of spending at that rate. It employed 7 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 1.7%
- Charitable activities 98%
- Investments 0.8%
In the charity's own words
The aims of Praxis are to promote and advance the social welfare and housing needs of people who are poor, suffering or recovering from mental health illness, alcoholism or chemical addictions, by providing advice, treatment and support through the provision of both community services and the develpoment and management of housing schemes intended to provide accommodation for homeless people.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Watson's Trust | Sutton-on-Hull | £783k |
| Minsteracres Retreat Centre | Consett | £795k |
| The French Hospital | Rochester | £781k |
| The Highbury Centre | London | £803k |