HOMELESS ACTION
The relief of poverty by the provision of accommodation to persons in need and providing support to clients to assist them with the wider issues of homelessness.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a consolidated surplus of £648,219 for the year ended 30 May 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £3,807,610. The trustees consider the level of reserves to be sufficient, noting that 2.6 months of operational running costs are covered, which is slightly below their stated policy target of three months. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, with the auditor confirming no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue in operation.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee (2024: one) had employee benefits (excluding pension contributions) in excess of £60,000. This employee received remuneration in the banding £100,000 - £110,000 (2024: £100,000 - £110,000).” — page 24
“One employee (2024: one) had employee benefits (excluding pension contributions) in excess of £60,000.” — page 24
“Based on the general free reserves of £0.630 million (net of funds represented by property and associated borrowing and designated funds), 2.6 months reserves are in place.”
“During the year the Charity paid motor costs totalling £3,181 (2024: £21,234) to Modern Classic Cars, an entity where Trustee Mr S Robinson is a member of key management.” — page 27
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £100,000 - £110,000 (FY2024) to £100,001 - £110,000 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/05/2025)
Trustees
- Allan Oldfield
- Dr Mark John O'Donnell
- Elizabeth Warren
- Lisa Margaret Edwards
- Simon Alastair Robinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/05/2025 | £3.8m | £3.1m |
| 30/05/2024 | £3.0m | £2.8m |
| 30/05/2023 | £3.3m | £3.0m |
| 30/05/2022 | £3.7m | £3.8m |
| 30/05/2021 | £4.0m | £4.2m |
Common questions
Is HOMELESS ACTION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a consolidated surplus of £648,219 for the year ended 30 May 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £3,807,610. The trustees consider the level of reserves to be sufficient, noting that 2.6 months of operational running costs are covered, which is slightly below their stated policy target of three months. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, with the auditor confirming no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue in operation. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of HOMELESS ACTION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £100,001 - £110,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds HOMELESS ACTION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOMELESS ACTION as a grant recipient include STREETS OF LONDON, ENFIELD LIONS CLUB (CIO).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| STREETS OF LONDON | FY2023 | £15k | Housing Support & Tenancy Sustainment |
| ENFIELD LIONS CLUB (CIO) | FY2025 | £180 | for food |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2020 | £995 | Photography 4 Homeless |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/02/2019 | £74k | The Ashley Foundation Community Café and Hub |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHERUBY TRUST | 1 | — |
| PARACLETOS | 1 | £50k |
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | 1 | £36k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT ANDREW AND SAINT MARK, SURBITON | 1 | £30k |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE THOMAS BRINGTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £14k |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £13k |
Charities like this
- KINGSTON CHURCHES ACTION ON HOMELESSNESS
- ACTION HOMELESS (LEICESTER) LIMITED
- Churches Housing Action Team (Devon) Ltd
- MENS ACCOMMODATION AND SUPPORT
- ACTION HOUSING AND SUPPORT LIMITED
- HUGGARD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOMELESS ACTION | £3.8m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| KINGSTON CHURCHES ACTION ON HOMELESSNESS | £1.2m | £60,000 - £65,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACTION HOMELESS (LEICESTER) LIMITED | £5.0m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| Churches Housing Action Team (Devon) Ltd | £541k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MENS ACCOMMODATION AND SUPPORT | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACTION HOUSING AND SUPPORT LIMITED | £6.9m | £110,001 - £120,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |