Housing the Homeless Central Fund
Analysis
Housing the Homeless Central Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sidcup. It was registered in March 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Housing the Homeless Central Fund reported income of £80k and spending of £85k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £91k to £80k (-12%), an average of -3.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 48%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Housing the Homeless Central Fund sits at the 63rd percentile: it is larger than about 63% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Peace Builder (£80k), Anchor Project (£80k) and Middlesbrough Central Masjid and Community Centre (£80k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The trustees fulfil the charity's objectives by processing applications only from accredited social work agencies supporting clients in need, hardship and distress in three categories: those who are in danger of losing their homes or essential services; those caring for children in impoverished circumstances; those who have faced some personal setback and are being encouraged to start again.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Builder | London | £80k |
| Anchor Project | Bradford | £80k |
| Middlesbrough Central Masjid and Community Centre | Middlesbrough | £80k |
| The Gur Foundation Limited | London | £80k |