Shelter Community
Analysis
Shelter Community is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, accommodation/housing and religious activities, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Shelter Community reported income of £132k and spending of £137k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £66k to £132k (+99%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 42%. Over the whole period it spent 108% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Shelter Community sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Alnwick Young Peoples Association (£132k), Plumstead Almshouses (£132k) and Hosyer-Foxe Charity (£131k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Helping young people to recover from difficult life circumstances (loss of a loved one, burn out, abuse, demanding circumstances) within a community setting.Training young people to play an active part within the community. Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Alnwick Young Peoples Association | Northumberland | £132k |
| Plumstead Almshouses | Swanley | £132k |
| Hosyer-Foxe Charity | Ludlow | £131k |
| The W T Jinkin Trust Home | Plymouth | £133k |