Gfy Shelters
Analysis
Gfy Shelters is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicester. It was registered in October 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Gfy Shelters reported income of £16k and spending of £13k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £40k to £16k (-61%), an average of -21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income dropped by 100%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Gfy Shelters sits at the 29th percentile: it is larger than about 29% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Welltrust (£16k), Quest (£16k) and Kingdom Citizens Center International (£16k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
GFY Shelters plans public talks, educational sessions and literature on social sciences, focusing on homelessness, housing insecurity and social exclusion. It also plans lectures and literature explaining Islamic beliefs and teachings, including compassion and charitable giving. Activities welcome people of all faiths and none.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Welltrust | Tonbridge | £16k |
| Quest | Loughborough | £16k |
| Kingdom Citizens Center International | Reading | £16k |
| Let the Earth Praise the Lord Ministry | Surrey | £16k |