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Shade

Also known as: Striving to Help Advance Development & Education

SHADE IS A COMMUNITY ORGANISATION OPERATING IN THE EAST OF LONDON.IT OFFERS A RANGE OF PROJECTS AND SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.THESE PROJECTS CAN BE GROUPED INTO THE FOLLOWING THEMES: HEALTH AND SPORTS, SOCIAL CARE AND SUPPORT, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT, HUMANITARIAN AID AND RELIEF, SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENT.

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Activities & Mission

SHADE IS A COMMUNITY ORGANISATION OPERATING IN THE EAST OF LONDON.IT OFFERS A RANGE OF PROJECTS AND SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.THESE PROJECTS CAN BE GROUPED INTO THE FOLLOWING THEMES: HEALTH AND SPORTS, SOCIAL CARE AND SUPPORT, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT, HUMANITARIAN AID AND RELIEF, SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENT.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£834,006
Latest Expenditure
£859,662

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £337,041
Charitable Activities £430,240
Other Trading £66,725
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £747,911
Raising Funds £111,751
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£834,006
£859,662£747,911£34,310£27,50117 / 20
2024
£577,917
£574,962£524,799£59,966£47,91315 / 20
2023
£456,456
£492,1310 / 15
2022
£478,594
£502,1240 / 9
2021
£364,455
£382,2390 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Shade

What does Shade do?

SHADE IS A COMMUNITY ORGANISATION OPERATING IN THE EAST OF LONDON.IT OFFERS A RANGE OF PROJECTS AND SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.THESE PROJECTS CAN BE GROUPED INTO THE FOLLOWING THEMES: HEALTH AND SPORTS, SOCIAL CARE AND SUPPORT, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT, HUMANITARIAN AID AND RELIEF, SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENT.

How much income did Shade report in 2025?

Shade reported total income of £834k and reported expenditure of £860k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Shade registered as a charity?

Shade was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 2012 as charity number 1149699. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Shade?

Shade is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Shade operate?

Shade operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Shade a registered charity?

Yes — Shade is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149699.

Details

Address
62 CHURCH ROAD
LONDON
E12 6AF
Website
theShade.org
Registration Date
12 November 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5029214
Charity Number
1149699

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Trustees

Abdul Gaffar
Koysor Khan
Muhammed Abdul Gofar Khan

Also Known As

  • Striving to Help Advance Development & Education

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