Seashell Trust
Also known as: Sea Shell Trust, Sea Shell Trustee Limited
The charity provides high quality specialist care and education, including physical training, to children and young adults with one or more form of complex communication and learning difficulties which means that they require special provision. Royal Schools for the Deaf, Manchester (charity no 526091) gifted certain assets and its operating activities to Seashell Trust on 1 September 2008.
Activities & Mission
The charity provides high quality specialist care and education, including physical training, to children and young adults with one or more form of complex communication and learning difficulties which means that they require special provision. Royal Schools for the Deaf, Manchester (charity no 526091) gifted certain assets and its operating activities to Seashell Trust on 1 September 2008.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £26,655,000 | £27,392,000 | £26,619,000 | £61,741,000 | £1,336,000 | 667 / 725 |
| 2024 | £45,297,000 | £27,157,000 | £26,248,000 | £62,478,000 | £2,587,000 | 640 / 611 |
| 2023 | £27,416,000 | £23,109,000 | £22,533,000 | £44,338,000 | £2,819,000 | 586 / 1017 |
| 2022 | £20,283,390 | £19,431,479 | £18,903,479 | £40,031,000 | £3,158,000 | 549 / 420 |
| 2021 | £37,406,000 | £18,006,000 | £17,440,000 | £39,179,000 | £2,522,000 | 563 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Seashell Trust
What does Seashell Trust do?
The charity provides high quality specialist care and education, including physical training, to children and young adults with one or more form of complex communication and learning difficulties which means that they require special provision. Royal Schools for the Deaf, Manchester (charity no 526091) gifted certain assets and its operating activities to Seashell Trust on 1 September 2008.
How much income did Seashell Trust report in 2025?
Seashell Trust reported total income of £26.66m and reported expenditure of £27.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Seashell Trust?
Seashell Trust has a program ratio of 99.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Seashell Trust registered as a charity?
Seashell Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 June 2002 as charity number 1092655. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Seashell Trust?
Seashell Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Seashell Trust operate?
Seashell Trust operates in Stockport, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Seashell Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Seashell Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1092655.
Details
Stanley Road
Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle
SK8 6RQ
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Also Known As
- Sea Shell Trust
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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