The House of Genesis
Analysis
The House of Genesis is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norwich. It was registered in January 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, accommodation/housing and religious activities, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04479636). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The House of Genesis reported income of £264k and spending of £218k, spending 82% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £183k to £264k (+45%), an average of +9.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The House of Genesis sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ryedale Y M C a (£264k), Youth Resource Services (The Rendezvous Sherborne) Ltd (£265k) and Latimer Congregational Church (£262k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objects of the Company are: - To promote for the benefit of the public, the rehabilitation of the homeless and ex-prisoners, and to relieve poverty by the provision of accommodation, support & advice - To advance religion for the benefit of the public in such a way that its message becomes accessible and comprehensible to those whom the Company seeks to assist.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ryedale Y M C a | Malton | £264k |
| Youth Resource Services (The Rendezvous Sherborne) Ltd | Dorset | £265k |
| Latimer Congregational Church | London | £262k |
| The Pilsdon Community | Bridport | £267k |