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Bht Sussex

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Bht Sussex

BHT's Mission, delivered through its services, is aimed at combating homelessness, creating opportunities and promoting change. Since the 1960s BHT has developed a range of services to meet the needs of homeless, insecurely housed and vulnerable men and women. Our services aim to tackle both the causes and effects of homelessness and poverty.

Founded
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar social services in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 98%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£1.00
Program expenses£1.00 (£18.0 million)
100% to programs beats the peer average (98%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bht Sussex is a registered social services nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its registration number is 284839. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £19M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Bht Sussex has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

Bht Sussex is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.

Based on official tax filings, Bht Sussex has £19M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for social services charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £799K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bht Sussex is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £19M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Bht Sussex. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Bht Sussex has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

BHT's Mission, delivered through its services, is aimed at combating homelessness, creating opportunities and promoting change. Since the 1960s BHT has developed a range of services to meet the needs of homeless, insecurely housed and vulnerable men and women. Our services aim to tackle both the causes and effects of homelessness and poverty. Bht Sussex is classified as a social services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1982.

Among social services charities registered in United Kingdom: Bht Sussex's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £19M is well above the peer average of £799K.

Bht Sussex is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
100% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. BHT SUSSEX is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AN
Andrew Rose
Trustee

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrew R•••
Trustee
AN
Angeline W•••••
Trustee
GE
Gerald M•••
Trustee
JO
Jonathan R•••••
Trustee
LA
Lawrence S••••••••
Trustee
LE
Lee D•••••
Trustee
MA
Mary D•••••
Trustee
ME
Melanie J••• H•••••• D••••
Trustee
PA
Paul F•••••••••••
Trustee
SA
Sarah B•••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Brighton Legal Walk to raise funds for people facing eviction and crisis - MSN
Apr 2026
www.msn.com
Second BHT Sussex care home in Hove rated outstanding - Brighton and Hove News
Mar 2026
www.brightonandhovenews.org
Care home in Sussex praised after receiving 'outstanding' rating - The Argus
Mar 2026
www.theargus.co.uk
BHT Sussex celebrates end to benefits penalty for supported housing residents - SussexWorld
Mar 2026
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
Housing and homelessness charity beats Christmas appeal target - Brighton and Hove News
Feb 2026
www.brightonandhovenews.org
Form filed
£18.5M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
BHT Sussex clients hit Brighton streets to raise money for First Base - SussexWorld
Dec 2025
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
Charity launches urgent appeal to support rough sleepers this winter - The Argus
Dec 2025
www.theargus.co.uk
BHT Sussex launches vital £30k Christmas appeal - Brighton and Hove News
Dec 2025
www.brightonandhovenews.org
BHT Sussex launches winter appeal to help local people facing homelessness - SussexWorld
Dec 2025
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
New mental health support service launches in West Sussex - SussexWorld
Dec 2025
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
Form filed
£17.8M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£16.9M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£15.0M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£13.8M revenue
FY2021
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other social services in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Bht Sussex This page 87 £18.5 million 100%
Connection Support 89 £10.1 million 99%
Magenta Living 87 £82.7 million 99%
Refuge 87 £32.0 million 92%
Spring Housing Association Limited 87 £21.4 million 100%
Teign Housing 87 £25.8 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bht Sussex

What is Bht Sussex?
Bht Sussex is a social services nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. BHT's Mission, delivered through its services, is aimed at combating homelessness, creating opportunities and promoting change. Since the 1960s BHT has developed a range of services to meet the needs of homeless, insecurely housed and vulnerable men and women. Our services aim to tackle both the causes and effects of homelessness and poverty.
When was Bht Sussex founded?
Bht Sussex was founded in 1982.
Where is Bht Sussex located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is Bht Sussex's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bht Sussex trustworthy?
Bht Sussex has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Bht Sussex's registration number?
Registration: 284839 (United Kingdom).
What is Bht Sussex's website?
https://www.bht.org.uk
Are donations to Bht Sussex tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.