735 rated · 153 on the register
Best Homelessness charities in the UK
Homelessness charities run shelters, hostels, outreach services and prevention work across the UK.
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Top-rated homelessness charities
Ranked by Clarity score from Charity Commission annual filings. Scores are free — payment never affects ratings.
| Charity | Score | Cause spend | Income | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ZAHRA TRUST | 100 | 91% | £5.9m | Local |
| ORISON CHARITABLE TRUST | 100 | 100% | £2.8m | UK-wide |
| HELP THE NEEDY CHARITABLE TRUST | 100 | 100% | £2.6m | Local |
| VOICES IN EXILE | 100 | 100% | £875k | Local |
| SALFORD LOAVES AND FISHES LTD | 100 | 100% | £633k | Local |
| HOPE FOR THE YOUNG LIMITED | 100 | 95% | £537k | UK-wide |
| HOUSING JUSTICE | 99 | 97% | £3.0m | UK-wide |
| CITIZENS ADVICE WORCESTER AND HEREFORDSHIRE | 99 | 100% | £2.2m | Local |
| THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION - CORPORATE BODY | 98 | 88% | £22m | UK-wide |
| ROUNDABOUT LIMITED | 98 | 96% | £9.4m | Local |
| ANGLIA CARE TRUST | 98 | 100% | £6.0m | Local |
| DEAFBLIND UK | 98 | 85% | £3.6m | UK-wide |
Full UK register
More homelessness charities on the register
153 registered homelessness charities across the UK (England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Every one has a free profile with its official registration number.
- CHESS Homeless Registered charity № 1,093,901
- Homeless Action Registered charity № 1,063,208
- Homeless Hounds Registered charity № 1,149,799
- Bromley Homeless Registered charity № 1,186,655
- Homeless Connect Registered charity № NIC103325
- Homeless Hampers Registered charity № 1,187,729
- Homeless Kitchen Registered charity № 1,156,009
- Rise Up Homeless Registered charity № 1,193,913
- Feed the Homeless Registered charity № 1,169,924
- Help for Homeless Registered charity № 1,189,539
- Homeless Friendly Registered charity № 1,182,814
- The Night Shelter Registered charity № 1,180,003
Homelessness charities — your questions answered
How many homelessness charities are registered in the UK?
The UK's charity registers (Charity Commission for England & Wales, OSCR in Scotland and CCNI in Northern Ireland) list 153 charities whose registered name relates to homelessness. CharityCompare has enriched, scored profiles for 735 of them, and every one of the others has a free basic profile here with its registration number and register details.
How do I choose a homelessness charity to donate to?
Check three things: the charity is registered (its profile shows a Charity Commission number), its Clarity score (we rate transparency and financial health from annual filings), and its cause spend — the share of spending that reaches the charitable cause rather than overheads. All three are free on every CharityCompare profile.
How do I check a homelessness charity is legitimate?
Every genuine UK charity has a registration number from its national regulator — the Charity Commission for England & Wales, OSCR in Scotland or CCNI in Northern Ireland. Look it up on the charity's CharityCompare profile or on the official register. Registered charities must file annual accounts — if a fundraiser cannot give you a registration number, do not donate.