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The charity undertakes a number of key activities. These comprise:1) Ending Homelessness2) Research and Development3) Social Enterprise4) Funds for Grant Distribution5) Membership and Campaigning
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHomeless Link is a registered science & technology nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its registration number is 1089173. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £10M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Homeless Link 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 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United Kingdom is 85/100.
Homeless Link is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
Based on official tax filings, Homeless Link has £10M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% for science & technology charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Homeless Link is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £10M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Homeless Link. 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.
Homeless Link 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. 99% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 83%. 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.
The charity undertakes a number of key activities. These comprise:1) Ending Homelessness2) Research and Development3) Social Enterprise4) Funds for Grant Distribution5) Membership and Campaigning Homeless Link is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2001.
Among science & technology charities registered in United Kingdom: Homeless Link's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 85/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of £10M is well above the peer average of £1M.
Homeless Link 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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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. HOMELESS LINK is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
HOMELESS LINK is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
HOMELESS LINK is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
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Officers & trustees (10)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralDesigning community into housing for positive, sustainable outcomes - Wired-GOV
Ministers must take responsibility for action on homelessness - Housing Digital
If the government wants its homelessness strategy to succeed, it must make sure the workforce is supported - Inside Housing
Inaugural research on homelessness workforce reveals high workloads and funding uncertainty - Inside Housing
New 42-day asylum move-on period confirmed - Wired-GOV
Homelessness facts and stats: The damning numbers you need to know - Big Issue
Two new funds aim to tackle homelessness nationwide - newstartmag.co.uk
Government says over £50m will be pumped into fight to tackle homelessness - HQN
New government-commissioned research maps full scale of homelessness workforce for first time - Inside Housing
Who’s Funding: Ofgem, Homeless Link, Quilter Foundation and more - Civil Society Media
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- 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
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Quick facts about Homeless Link
- What is Homeless Link?
- Homeless Link is a science & technology nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The charity undertakes a number of key activities. These comprise:1) Ending Homelessness2) Research and Development3) Social Enterprise4) Funds for Grant Distribution5) Membership and Campaigning
- When was Homeless Link founded?
- Homeless Link was founded in 2001.
- Where is Homeless Link located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Homeless Link's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Homeless Link trustworthy?
- Homeless Link 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 Homeless Link's registration number?
- Registration: 1089173 (United Kingdom).
- What is Homeless Link's website?
- https://www.homeless.org.uk
- Are donations to Homeless Link 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.