One Big Family - Helping the Homeless
Analysis
One Big Family - Helping the Homeless is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in September 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, One Big Family - Helping the Homeless reported income of £386k and spending of £358k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from September 2022 to September 2025, income grew from £68k to £386k (+471%), an average of +79% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2025, when income rose by 93%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, One Big Family - Helping the Homeless sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Macfarlane Family Foundation (£386k), Home to Work Limited (£386k) and The Cambridge Royal Albert Homes (£386k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
For the public benefit, to prevent or relieve the poverty of people who are homeless or in financial hardship by providing items, information and advice to individuals in need and or other charities and organisations who are also working to prevent or relieve poverty.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Macfarlane Family Foundation | Oxford | £386k |
| Home to Work Limited | Cumbria | £386k |
| The Cambridge Royal Albert Homes | Cambridge | £386k |
| Aid Box Community | Bristol | £386k |