Link House Trust
Analysis
Link House Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cambridge. It was registered in October 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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 provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Link House Trust reported income of £4.6m and spending of £168k, leaving 96% of income unspent that year. Over the whole period it spent 3.7% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Link House Trust sits at the 97th percentile: it is larger than about 96% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 98th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include YMCA St Helens (£4.5m), YMCA South Midlands Limited (£4.6m) and Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Services (£4.5m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 96% and charitable activities 4.2%. Charitable activities took 92% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £386k would cover about 27 months of spending at that rate. It employed 2 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 96%
- Charitable activities 4.2%
- Investments 0.1%
In the charity's own words
Link House Trust is a Christian charity providing a supportive "home from home" for international post-graduate students in Cambridge on their first arrival in the UK, encouraging friendship and global understanding among these key people in tomorrow's world. The charity accommodates 31 students of any culture or religion, and has operated since 1989.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA St Helens | Merseyside | £4.5m |
| YMCA South Midlands Limited | Milton Keynes | £4.6m |
| Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Services | Norwich | £4.5m |
| Step by Step Partnership Limited | Aldershot | £4.6m |