HAIRCUTS4HOMELESS LIMITED
Haircuts4Homeless is a registered charity set up by veteran hairdresser Stewart Roberts. Inspired by the actions of hairdressers in various parts of the world cutting hair for the homeless, Stewart set out not only to do this his self but to build a whole community of skilled hairdresser volunteers who give their time free of charge to give haircuts for homeless people.
Objects
THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP TO THE HOMELESS BY ESTABLISHING SITES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED KINGDOM WHERE SKILLED HAIRDRESSERS WILL PROVIDE HAIRCUTS FREE OF CHARGE TO HOMELESS PEOPLE AND BY ESTABLISHING POP UP HAIRDRESSER SALONS WHERE HOMELESS PEOPLE WILL BE TAUGHT BASIC HAIRDRESSING SKILLS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £2,249 for the year ended 30 November 2024, compared to a deficit in the prior year. The trustees note that the board is working to increase reserves and secure future corporate funding, with freely available reserves standing at £16,166. The charity relies heavily on corporate sponsorship and donations, with no employees receiving emoluments over £60,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity needs to hold a level of reserves in order to plan adequately for the future development. The freely available reserves stand at £16,166.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Andrew Perera
- Millicent Kendall MBE
- Nicola Jessamy Pope
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £84k | £86k |
| 30/11/2024 | £97k | £95k |
| 30/11/2023 | £105k | £115k |
| 30/11/2022 | £78k | £114k |
| 30/11/2021 | £77k | £86k |
Common questions
Is HAIRCUTS4HOMELESS LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £2,249 for the year ended 30 November 2024, compared to a deficit in the prior year. The trustees note that the board is working to increase reserves and secure future corporate funding, with freely available reserves standing at £16,166. The charity relies heavily on corporate sponsorship and donations, with no employees receiving emoluments over £60,000. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/12/2025 | £19k | Haircuts4Homeless |