Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground
Also known as: Swapa
We create the best play spaces for young people, aged 6-16, to develop key life skills, for free. We use play to turn community challenges into solutions, fostering resilience, creativity, and wellbeing by providing a safe and collaborative space where young people can experiment, take measured risks, and build life skills, to supplement the pressures of structured life and adult-driven agenda
Activities & Mission
We create the best play spaces for young people, aged 6-16, to develop key life skills, for free. We use play to turn community challenges into solutions, fostering resilience, creativity, and wellbeing by providing a safe and collaborative space where young people can experiment, take measured risks, and build life skills, to supplement the pressures of structured life and adult-driven agenda
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £173,676 | £134,042 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2024 | £140,155 | £147,350 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2023 | £138,371 | £121,517 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2022 | £120,096 | £117,774 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £93,484 | £89,349 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground
What does Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground do?
We create the best play spaces for young people, aged 6-16, to develop key life skills, for free. We use play to turn community challenges into solutions, fostering resilience, creativity, and wellbeing by providing a safe and collaborative space where young people can experiment, take measured risks, and build life skills, to supplement the pressures of structured life and adult-driven agenda
How much income did Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground report in 2025?
Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground reported total income of £174k and reported expenditure of £134k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground registered as a charity?
Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 April 2014 as charity number 1156526. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground?
Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nitasha Kapoor. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground operate?
Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground operates in Hackney, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground a registered charity?
Yes — Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156526.
Details
Hackney
London
N16 8TB
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- 14 May 2026
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