SAFE Foundation
Analysis
SAFE Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Exeter. It was registered in May 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, accommodation/housing and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01837296). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, SAFE Foundation reported income of £268k and spending of £638k, spending 238% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £571k to £268k (-53%), an average of -17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income dropped by 65%. Over the whole period it spent 110% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, SAFE Foundation sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Pilsdon Community (£267k), Cambrian Housing Services (Wirral) Limited (£268k) and Youth Resource Services (The Rendezvous Sherborne) Ltd (£265k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Supports all affected by trauma and abuse:a) providing practical, emotional support: information b) empowermentc) supporting access for children and young people to relevant services d) acting as advocates e) raising awareness: providing education and trainingf) working in partnership with other agencies
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Pilsdon Community | Bridport | £267k |
| Cambrian Housing Services (Wirral) Limited | Prenton | £268k |
| Youth Resource Services (The Rendezvous Sherborne) Ltd | Dorset | £265k |
| Abbeyfield Saltash Society Limited | Saltash | £268k |