Eltham United Charities
Analysis
Eltham United Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, which this site groups under housing and shelter. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Eltham United Charities reported income of £313k and spending of £244k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £216k to £313k (+45%), an average of +9.7% a year. Over the whole period it spent 71% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Eltham United Charities sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Resolve West LTD (£312k), Hinckley Homeless Group (£315k) and Friskney United Charities (£311k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide free accommodation, heating and maintenance to retired persons on restricted means and capable of looking after themselves who reside in the parishes of Eltham and Mottingham.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Resolve West LTD | Bristol | £312k |
| Hinckley Homeless Group | Hinckley | £315k |
| Friskney United Charities | Boston | £311k |
| Young Men's Christian Association, Port Talbot Branch | Port Talbot | £316k |