What is the financial size of THE SINGLE HOMELESS PROJECT?

THE SINGLE HOMELESS PROJECT is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £41,053,171 and total expenditure of £40,632,726.

How does THE SINGLE HOMELESS PROJECT allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 98.7% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 1.3% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

What is the workforce structure of THE SINGLE HOMELESS PROJECT?

THE SINGLE HOMELESS PROJECT employs 838 staff members and is supported by 905 volunteers.

Does THE SINGLE HOMELESS PROJECT receive government funding?

Yes. Approximately 59.2% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does THE SINGLE HOMELESS PROJECT pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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THE SINGLE HOMELESS PROJECT

#287779

Charitable company•Major•Registered

www.shp.org.uk

Shp is a london-based charity that works to prevent homelessness and help vulnerable and socially excluded people to transform their lives. We do this by providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. Our services are located across 20 london boroughs.

Registered address

245 Gray's Inn Road, LONDON, WC1X 8QY

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£41,053,171

Expenditure

All activities

£40,632,726

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£2,419,969

Total Assets

Gross assets

£11,950,636

Working Capital

Liquidity

£-166,417

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

0.7 months

Median: 3.6 monthsBelow typical

Income Growth (1yr)

5.5%

Median: 8.2%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

98.7%

Median: 97.2%Around typical

Income Concentration

125.5%

Median: 87.1%Below typical

Fundraising ROI

78.6x

Median: 27.3xAround typical

Income Volatility

13.4%

Median: 13.4%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

95.4%

Median: 92.1%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

4.1%

Median: 8.7%Around typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

98.7%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

78.6%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.2%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

44.4%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

0.7 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

4.0%

Government Reliance

% of income

59.2%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 12552

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

5.5%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

4.1%

Volatility

Stable

13.4%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Stable

Governance

Employees

Staff count

838

Volunteers

Volunteer count

905

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

1.1:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£48,989

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

1.1%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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