Lucas Ark
Analysis
Lucas Ark is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, accommodation/housing, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Lucas Ark reported income of £10k and spending of £8,000, spending 80% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £7,000 to £10k (+43%), an average of +9.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 365%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Lucas Ark sits at the 15th percentile: it is larger than about 14% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 31st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Doon School English Charitable Trust Foundation (£10k), The Edgefield Cottage Trust (£10k) and Raynsford's Almshouse Charities (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Lucas Ark.As a charity we recognise, intervene and assist all victims Of domestic violence. We assist all victims without discrimination eg their age, social status, physical ability, Race, Sexuality and religious beliefs.Lucas ark has bases in Croydon, Fulham,Sutton and surroundings areas.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Doon School English Charitable Trust Foundation | London | £10k |
| The Edgefield Cottage Trust | Norfolk | £10k |
| Raynsford's Almshouse Charities | Northampton | £10k |