Alpha House Calderdale
Analysis
Alpha House Calderdale is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Halifax. It was registered in November 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, accommodation/housing and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06653956). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Alpha House Calderdale reported income of £884k and spending of £679k, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £359k to £884k (+146%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 50%. Over the whole period it spent 81% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Alpha House Calderdale 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 The Axis Educational Trust (£879k), Marsha Phoenix Memorial Trust (£892k) and Newland Hurst Ltd (£869k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 99%. Charitable activities took 54% of spending and raising funds 46%. It employed 5 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 99%
- Investments 0.2%
- Other 1.2%
In the charity's own words
Alpha House Calderdale houses and supports those who have multiple problems, including mental health, offending and substance misuse issues, who need structure and support to maintain stable, law-abiding and drug free lives in the community. We help these residents, as well as others attending our daycare provision, to achieve their goals and aspirations and build meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Axis Educational Trust | London | £879k |
| Marsha Phoenix Memorial Trust | London | £892k |
| Newland Hurst Ltd | Worcestershire | £869k |
| Cherrytree Support Services Limited | South Yorkshire | £893k |