FOCUS HOUSING NW
Provision of support, care and accommodation for people with learning or physical disabilities, to enable them to have fulfilling lives.
Objects
TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, PEOPLE ON THE AUTISTIC SPECTRUM AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED PEOPLE BY THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT AND ACCOMMODATION TO ENABLE SUCH PEOPLE TO HAVE FULFILLING LIVES, FULFIL THEIR POTENTIAL AND BE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £160,675 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £403,740. Free reserves stood at £85,819, which the trustees consider an acceptable level given the nature of revenue receipts. The financial position is described as satisfactory with adequate funding to support activities in the medium term.
What the accounts disclose
“Mr J L Manson, trustee of Focus Housing NW is also a trustee of The Focus Foundation. Over the last few years Focus Housing NW has transacted with The Focus Foundation. At the year-end, £24,111 was owing to Focus Housing NW. As well, during the year, The Focus Foundation made donations totalling £154,850 to Focus Housing NW.” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 13145316 · Financial health read from its filings
- Average employees: 1
Company officers (Companies House)
- BOLCHOVER, Jeremy William on trustee list
- MCCONVILLE, Matthew Joseph on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- JONATHAN LAURENCE MANSON
- Jeremy William Bolchover
- MATTHEW JOSEPH MCCONVILLE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £400k | £240k |
| 31/03/2025 | £467k | £227k |
| 31/03/2024 | £199k | £200k |
| 31/03/2023 | £143k | £129k |
Common questions
Is FOCUS HOUSING NW financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £160,675 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £403,740. Free reserves stood at £85,819, which the trustees consider an acceptable level given the nature of revenue receipts. The financial position is described as satisfactory with adequate funding to support activities in the medium term. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BIRMINGHAM ROYAL INSTITUTION FOR THE BLIND | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE HARBORNE PARISH LANDS CHARITY | 1 | £322k |
| HARBORNE AND SMETHWICK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £239k |
| THE JORON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST | 1 | £32k |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- FORWARD HOUSING
- INDEPENDENT HOUSING UK LTD
- Learning Disability Network London Limited
- POLESWORTH GROUP HOMES LIMITED
- LD:NORTHEAST
- FOCUS BIRMINGHAM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOCUS HOUSING NW | £400k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FORWARD HOUSING | £2.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INDEPENDENT HOUSING UK LTD | £9.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| Learning Disability Network London Limited | £22.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| POLESWORTH GROUP HOMES LIMITED | £4.3m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| LD:NORTHEAST | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |