EMMAUS LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND
Homelessness in the UKThere are more than 300,000 people in Britain who are destitute, with no proper home, or the means of acquiring one.Emmaus Communities offer more than food and shelter and provides a lasting solution that restores self-esteem and confidence. Emmaus provides home and work for the formerly homeless.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £103,118 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by rising costs and uncertainty over outstanding project funds. Despite this, the trustees confirm the charity remains solvent with unrestricted reserves of £137,546 and cash of £177,554, though they acknowledge significant challenges ahead that could lead to winding down operations.
What the accounts disclose
“We received £134,990 from housing benefit (2024: £143,456) and raised £272,768 of funds through our shop sales and other activities (2024: £295,556)” — page 7
“Our reserves policy is to have at least three months of normal expenditure in free (cash) reserves at any one time.” — page 7
“Over the next twelve months there will be some difficult moments which could lead to the charity winding down Operations and closing.” — page 26
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2024)
Trustees
- Andrew John Dunn
- Anthony John Brown
- Ashley Jayne Latham-Ross
- JOHN HUMPSTON
- Michael Patrick Thomas - Benton
- Nichola Jayne Gascoigne
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £454k | £558k |
| 30/06/2024 | £502k | £561k |
| 30/06/2023 | £439k | £469k |
| 30/06/2022 | £575k | £604k |
| 30/06/2021 | £867k | £589k |
Common questions
Is EMMAUS LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £103,118 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by rising costs and uncertainty over outstanding project funds. Despite this, the trustees confirm the charity remains solvent with unrestricted reserves of £137,546 and cash of £177,554, though they acknowledge significant challenges ahead that could lead to winding down operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/12/2025 | £15k | Development and Progression Officer |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/05/2024 | £10k | Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland Community Car |
| UK government | 08/07/2020 | £82k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |