St Basils

What St Basils does

St Basils is a UK non-profit charity and Registered Provider of Social Housing founded in 1972 in Birmingham, operating across the West Midlands to address youth homelessness for people aged 16-25. The organization delivers a continuum-of-care service model comprising early-intervention prevention services, over 40 supported accommodation schemes ranging from 24/7 staffed projects to semi-independent housing, street outreach navigation, employability training linked to accredited LifeSkills and My Strengths (MST4Life) programmes, and multi-agency Youth Hubs (Birmingham and Coventry). As of March 2025, St Basils held 658 social housing units, supports around 4,000 young people annually, and provides nightly accommodation to approximately 1,000 individuals. Sub-brands include Youth Hub, Live and Work (Birmingham and Coventry variants), Home-2-Home Supported Lodgings, and Young Person's Outreach Navigation Service.

Revenue is generated through four streams: donations and fundraising events (the Big Sleepout, Hike for Homeless, running events, skydives; 1,200+ annual participants), grants from institutional funders (notably £1,147,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund and £1,000,000 from Coventry Building Society and The Co-operative Bank), social housing rental income from 658 units, and legacy bequests. Pricing is structurally subsidized: accommodation services are free at point of use for crisis cases, Live and Work charges £99.53/week inclusive, and event participation combines registration fees with minimum fundraising targets. The core technology stack consists of standard charity management, referral, and tenant management systems, with no proprietary AI or platform components.

The go-to-market is community-led and referral-driven: young people access services through local authority housing team referrals, direct street outreach, and self-referral via the website. St Basils also operates flagship fundraising events and corporate partnership programmes (Coventry Building Society, Co-operative Bank, Centrepoint, South & City College Birmingham, Canal & River Trust) to sustain revenue. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors; leadership transitioned in 2026 with Marsha Blake succeeding Jean Templeton after 26 years as CEO.

Name

St Basils

Legal name

St Basils

Website

https://stbasils.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St Basils is a Birmingham-based UK charity and Registered Provider of Social Housing, founded in 1972, that delivers accommodation, street outreach, employability training, and multi-agency Youth Hubs to prevent and address homelessness among 16-25 year olds across the West Midlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Homelessness and Supported Housing Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Youth homelessness services
• Supported accommodation
• Homelessness prevention
• Social housing provider
• Youth employability

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: St Basils generates revenue through individual donations, corporate donations, and fundraising events including The Big Sleepout, Hike for Homeless, running events, skydives, and quiz nights. Over 1,200 participants take part in events annually.
2. Government and Trust Grants: Major grants from The National Lottery Community Fund (£1,147,000 over 3 years), and corporate foundations like Coventry Building Society and The Co-operative Bank (£2m commitment including £1m to St Basils).
3. Social Housing Rent: St Basils operates as a Registered Provider of Social Housing and generates rental income from tenants in supported accommodation. The Live and Work scheme charges £99.53/week (approximately £431.30/month) inclusive of rent, council tax, water, and heating.
4. Legacy Giving: Charity receives legacy bequests from donors who include St Basils in their wills.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St Basils provides supported accommodation and homelessness prevention services for young people aged 16-25 across the West Midlands. It operates over 40 supported housing schemes and runs complementary programs covering employability training, youth outreach, drop-in support, and resettlement (Home-2-Home). As a Registered Provider of Social Housing and registered charity, it combines direct housing provision with prevention and skills-building services.

Product overview

St Basils operates as a unified charity providing youth homelessness services across the West Midlands, rather than a technology platform. Its core service portfolio centers on three interconnected areas: homeless prevention services offering early intervention and advice; accommodation and support services with over 40 schemes providing 24/7 staffed housing to semi-independent options; and employability services featuring a 5-week programme linked to accredited LifeSkills and mental resilience training. Key initiatives include Youth Hubs offering multi-agency one-stop support, the Live and Work model providing affordable city-center accommodation at £99.53/week for working young people, and outreach navigation services reaching those reluctant to seek help. The organization also delivers educational resources including a School Pack for ages 8-11, and runs flagship fundraising events including The Big Sleepout and Hike for Homeless.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Youth Hub: A multi-agency partnership providing one-stop support services for young people facing homelessness, including housing, benefits, education and training advice.
• Live and Work
• Home-2-Home Supported Lodgings
• Young Person's Outreach Navigation Service

Products and services

• Supported Accommodation Schemes A network of over 40 supported housing schemes providing safe accommodation and tailored support for homeless young people aged 16-25 across the West Midlands, delivered by St Basils in its capacity as a Registered Provider of Social Housing.
• Live and Work Program An employability and training program supporting homeless and at-risk young people aged 16-25 to develop skills, access education, and move into sustainable employment.
• Youth Hub A drop-in hub providing young people aged 16-25 with a safe space, advice, and access to housing, welfare, and wellbeing support services without referral or appointment.
• Homeless Prevention Service A preventative service that works with young people aged 16-25 at risk of homelessness to sustain their existing tenancies and avoid entering the homelessness system.
• Young Person's Outreach Service A street outreach service engaging young people aged 16-25 who are rough sleeping, sofa surfing, or otherwise detached from services, and connecting them to accommodation and support.
• Home-2-Home Resettlement Support A resettlement program that supports young people leaving St Basils' supported accommodation to sustain independent tenancies and successfully transition to adult life.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000 young people helped annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CentrepointcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2024National youth homelessness charity partnered with Coventry Building Society and St Basils to open a one-stop youth hub in Coventry. The hub is part of Coventry Building Society's three-year multi-million pound partnership with Centrepoint, providing young people access to a range of holistic services in one location.
• Coventry City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoventry City Council's housing and children's services operate from the Coventry Youth Hub, with staff providing support alongside St Basils and partner organizations. The Council is committed to partnership working to tackle the housing crisis.
• Cameron HomesminorOthersProperty developer that helped transform the Coventry Youth Hub space into a positive and inspiring place for young people to use.
• South & City College BirminghamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with St Basils and GMI Construction to deliver a three-day DIY training workshop for young people. The workshop covered tiling, carpentry, painting, plastering, and plumbing skills, with participants receiving certificates and starter tool kits.
• GMI ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered a Construction Cares community initiative workshop in partnership with South & City College Birmingham and St Basils. The workshop provided hands-on DIY training to help young people gain practical skills for independent living and potential careers in construction.
• Wychavon District CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with St Basils to open a supported youth housing scheme in Wychavon in August 2021, which has been highly successful. The Council is now replicating the scheme in Droitwich Spa (north of the district) and committed to investing in a second scheme due to rising demand.
• Canal & River TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports the Canal Cycle Challenge event organized by St Basils, which was relocated to the Live and Work accommodation on William Booth Lane after fire damage to the charity's head office.
• HavenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing services from the Coventry Youth Hub alongside St Basils, Coventry City Council, and other agencies.
• MINDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health charity partner operating from the Coventry Youth Hub to provide young people with comprehensive support services.
• Positive ChoicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing services from the Coventry Youth Hub to support young people's pathways to positive outcomes.
• Local BusinessesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal businesses volunteer to provide young people with insights into their industry, practice interview skills, and create pathways to work as part of St Basils' employability program.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Centrepoint: UK's leading youth homelessness charity, providing accommodation, health support, and skills training to 16–25-year-olds. Directly comparable as a national peer operating supported housing, employability programmes, and a multi-agency hub model — and is itself a St Basils partner in the Coventry Youth Hub.
• Depaul UK: Youth-focused homelessness charity providing supported accommodation, education, and family mediation across multiple UK regions. Directly comparable to St Basils in target demographic (16–25), supported housing model, and reliance on a mix of local authority and grant funding.
• Foyer Federation: UK network advancing the 'Foyer' model of combined accommodation and learning/employment support for young people. Conceptually aligned with St Basils' Live and Work and Youth Hub approaches, and serves as both peer and potential network/scaling partner for the Live and Work product.
• P3 Charity (People Potential Possibilities): UK homelessness and social exclusion charity providing supported housing, mental health, and employability services including youth pathways. Comparable in service mix (accommodation + skills training), funding model (grants + local authority contracts), and multi-region footprint.
• Together Trust: North West England charity providing supported living, residential care, and education for young people including those at risk of homelessness. Comparable in target demographic, supported housing model, and reliance on local authority referrals and grants.

Broad incumbents

• Crisis: National homelessness charity focused on single homeless adults, with a growing youth strand and year-round education, employment, and housing programmes. Comparable as a UK-wide homelessness charity with research-driven policy influence and supported housing services.
• YMCA England & Wales: Long-established charity operating supported housing (including for young people), health and wellbeing, and training services. Comparable through its YMCA Birmingham branch which overlaps St Basils' geography and youth housing provision, though its scope is broader (all ages, families).
• Shelter: Major UK housing and homelessness charity providing advice, advocacy, and some supported housing. Broader in scope (all ages, all housing issues) and more advocacy-focused than St Basils, but a comparable Registered Provider with overlapping beneficiaries and West Midlands presence.

Regional players

• Birmingham Children's Trust: Local-authority-backed body providing children's services including housing-related support for care leavers and at-risk young people in Birmingham. Comparable as a Birmingham-focused youth services provider with overlapping beneficiary group and a frequent referral source to St Basils.
• Coventry Cyrenians: Coventry-based homelessness charity providing supported housing and resettlement services. Geographically overlapping with St Basils' Coventry expansion, comparable in service delivery model, and a potential local partner or competitor for the same local-authority contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/st.basils.1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stbasilscharity
• Instagraminstagram.com/stbasils.charity
• Xx.com/StBasilsCharity

Compliance9 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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