MUSEUM OF HOMELESSNESS
Museum of Homelessness has been created by people with direct experience of homelessness to educate on homelessness and make social change. The museum is building the national collection for homelessness and carries out independent research and campaigning to fight injustice. The museum provides direct, practical support to people experiencing homelessness addiction and poverty.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure of £102,200 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £353,307 to £251,107. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £143,105, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of five months' operating costs (£152,916). The accounts were examined by an independent examiner who reported no material matters requiring attention.
What the accounts disclose
“Trusts and Foundations - £182,970” — page 8
“At the end of this year, we are carrying over restricted funds of £47,245 which means our free reserves level at end of year are £143,105 towards a target of £152,916 (equivalent to 5 month's operating costs on our current budget).” — page 8
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Aderonke Apata
- Alan Ribunal
- Eva Somali Datta
- Hetty Tapper
- Jane Cook
- Rachael Minott
- Richard Sandell
- Sharon Heal
- Siobhan Forshaw
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £314k | £416k |
| 31/03/2024 | £496k | £378k |
| 31/03/2023 | £283k | £120k |
| 31/03/2022 | £109k | £199k |
| 31/03/2021 | £192k | £103k |
Common questions
Is MUSEUM OF HOMELESSNESS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £102,200 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £353,307 to £251,107. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £143,105, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of five months' operating costs (£152,916). The accounts were examined by an independent examiner who reported no material matters requiring attention. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 27/09/2022 | £25k | Enabling participation in the arts at Manor House Lodge |
| UK government | 23/08/2022 | £10k | ALB-Historic England-Everyday Heritage: A Peoples History of Finsbury Park |
| UK government | 23/08/2022 | £4k | ALB-Historic England-Everyday Heritage: A Peoples History of Finsbury Park |
| Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, UK Branch | 11/02/2021 | £25k | Museum of Homelessness |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/12/2019 | £98k | "Outsiders (Then and Now)" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/02/2017 | £10k | "Building a resilient future for the Museum of Homelessness" |