Emmaus Hastings and Rother
Analysis
Emmaus Hastings and Rother is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in East Sussex. It was registered in April 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06429969). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Emmaus Hastings and Rother reported income of £491k and spending of £567k, spending 116% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £472k to £491k (+4.2%), an average of +1.0% a year. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Emmaus Hastings and Rother sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include International Waqf Fund (£491k), Womenzone (£491k) and Neuroblastoma UK (£491k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Emmaus is a secular charity providing a home, work & training for homeless or socially excluded people through social enterprise businesses trading in donated furniture & household goods. Residents may remain with Emmaus for as long as they need and are then helped to find jobs & housing. EHR can accommodate 23 residents and employs a small staff team to support residents & manage the business.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| International Waqf Fund | Birmingham | £491k |
| Womenzone | Bradford | £491k |
| Neuroblastoma UK | London | £491k |
| You and Me Counselling | Hornchurch | £491k |