THE HOUSING STUDIES CHARITABLE TRUST
To promote and disseminate research in the field of housing studies, through its publication 'Housing Studies' and other activities, to stimulate national and international debate on policies to improve housing provision.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that operating outgoings exceeded income by £70,004 in 2025, resulting in a decrease in net assets from £416,561 to £346,557. The charity maintains accumulated surpluses of £346,557, which it has begun deploying for charitable purposes such as post-doctoral fellowships. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Total editorial and royalty income from the publishers for 2025 was £145,267” — page 3
Trustees
- Professor John Flintchair
- Dr Francesca Perugia
- PROFESSOR CHRISTIAN MARK LEISHMAN
- Professor Alistair David Marsh
- Professor David Robinson
- Professor Kenneth David Buchanan Gibb
- Professor Peter Anthony Kemp
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £149k | £219k |
| 31/12/2024 | £134k | £99k |
| 31/12/2023 | £121k | £103k |
| 31/12/2022 | £118k | £94k |
| 31/12/2021 | £104k | £52k |
Common questions
Is THE HOUSING STUDIES CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that operating outgoings exceeded income by £70,004 in 2025, resulting in a decrease in net assets from £416,561 to £346,557. The charity maintains accumulated surpluses of £346,557, which it has begun deploying for charitable purposes such as post-doctoral fellowships. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.