Sleepsafe Selby
Analysis
Sleepsafe Selby is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Selby. It was registered in April 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation/housing and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Sleepsafe Selby reported income of £180k and spending of £145k, spending 80% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £71k to £180k (+155%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 107%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Sleepsafe Selby sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shalheves (£180k), Reall Limited (£180k) and Five K Foundation (£180k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
For the public benefit. To relieve the needs of homeless persons or those at risk of homelessness in Selby and the surrounding areas by the provision of temporary accommodation, providing food, drink, warmth ,washing facilities, replacement clothing, companionship, advocacy services, signposting and help accessing external support.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shalheves | Salford | £180k |
| Reall Limited | Coventry | £180k |
| Five K Foundation | Gateshead | £180k |
| Canterbury and District Early Years Project | Canterbury | £180k |