CROYDON AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The activities of the charity are to support the provision of housing for the relief of those in need, the advancement of education and the advancement of health.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO CARRY OUT ALL PURPOSES WHICH ARE CHARITABLE UNDER THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES FROM TIME TO TIME FOR THE BENEFIT OF PERSONS IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, SUPPORTING THE PROVISION OF HOUSING FOR THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED, THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £79,300 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £82,000. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds at year-end were £509,972, and the trustees believe no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Income: Charitable funds 2 82,000 82,000”
“During the year, the charity received £20,000 (2024: £20,000) from Croydon Affordable Homes LLP, and £62,000 (2024: £62,000) from Croydon Affordable Tenures LLP for its share of profits in the period.” — page 10
“Included in debtors at year end is £156,548 (2024: £136,548) due from Croydon Affordable Homes LLP and £384,414 (2024: £322,414) due from Croydon Affordable Tenures LLP.” — page 10
“During the year, the charity received £20,000 (2024: £20,000) from Croydon Affordable Homes LLP, and £62,000 (2024: £62,000) from Croydon Affordable Tenures LLP for its share of profits in the period.” — page 10
“Included in debtors at year end is £156,548 (2024: £136,548) due from Croydon Affordable Homes LLP and £384,414 (2024: £322,414) due from Croydon Affordable Tenures LLP.” — page 10
“Croydon Affordable Housing holds a controlling (90%) interest in each of the following entities: Croydon Affordable Homes LLP Croydon Affordable Tenures LLP Croydon Affordable Homes (Taberner House) LLP Croydon Affordable Dwellings LLP” — page 10
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Has a trading subsidiary
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Has a trading subsidiary
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Has a trading subsidiary
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 3 were received after the due date: year ending 31/08/2025 (received 21/09/2026, 83 days after the 30/06/2026 due date); year ending 31/08/2024 (received 04/07/2025, 4 days after the 30/06/2025 due date); year ending 31/08/2022 (received 26/07/2023, 26 days after the 30/06/2023 due date).
Trustees
- Nish Popat
- Paul Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £82k | £3k |
| 31/08/2024 | £82k | £3k |
| 31/08/2023 | £82k | £10k |
| 31/08/2022 | £117k | £10k |
| 31/08/2021 | £62k | £6k |
Common questions
Is CROYDON AFFORDABLE HOUSING financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £79,300 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £82,000. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds at year-end were £509,972, and the trustees believe no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LONDON LEGAL SUPPORT TRUST | 1 | £249k |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | 1 | £22k |
| STREETS OF LONDON | 1 | £15k |
| THE HOTSPUR TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| ENFIELD LIONS CLUB (CIO) | 1 | £180 |
Charities like this
- ACTION HOUSING AND SUPPORT LIMITED
- HOMELESS ACTION
- MIDLANDS HOUSING CHARITY
- BRADBURY COMMUNITY HOUSE CHARITY
- FOCUS HOUSING NW
- THE LIVING HOPE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROYDON AFFORDABLE HOUSING | £82k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACTION HOUSING AND SUPPORT LIMITED | £6.9m | £110,000 and £120,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| HOMELESS ACTION | £3.8m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| MIDLANDS HOUSING CHARITY | £82k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRADBURY COMMUNITY HOUSE CHARITY | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOCUS HOUSING NW | £400k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |