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Shama Womens Centre

Shama provides a range of activities that empower women to become more active economically,educationally and socially to develop their confidence, language, employablity, physical and mental well being. Includes accredited training in IT, ESOL,Dressmaking, Counselling; holistic therapies, mentoring.On site Ofsted registered nursery. Women only sauna and gym.

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Activities & Mission

Shama provides a range of activities that empower women to become more active economically,educationally and socially to develop their confidence, language, employablity, physical and mental well being. Includes accredited training in IT, ESOL,Dressmaking, Counselling; holistic therapies, mentoring.On site Ofsted registered nursery. Women only sauna and gym.

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
£697,418
Latest Expenditure
£549,388

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 39% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 58% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,343
Charitable Activities £665,730
Other Trading £0
Investments £3
Other Income £29,342

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £533,683
Raising Funds £0
Governance £5,590
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £15,705

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
£697,418
£549,388£533,683£369,303£119,30327 / 41
2024
£597,131
£451,413£443,937£221,273£94,66821 / 30
2023
£397,348
£380,4130 / 30
2022
£314,526
£300,6590 / 0
2021
£408,553
£394,0730 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Shama Womens Centre

What does Shama Womens Centre do?

Shama provides a range of activities that empower women to become more active economically,educationally and socially to develop their confidence, language, employablity, physical and mental well being. Includes accredited training in IT, ESOL,Dressmaking, Counselling; holistic therapies, mentoring.On site Ofsted registered nursery. Women only sauna and gym.

How much income did Shama Womens Centre report in 2025?

Shama Womens Centre reported total income of £697k and reported expenditure of £549k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Shama Womens Centre?

Shama Womens Centre has a program ratio of 76.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Shama Womens Centre registered as a charity?

Shama Womens Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 August 2001 as charity number 1087995. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Shama Womens Centre?

Shama Womens Centre is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is YASMIN NATHANI. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Shama Womens Centre operate?

Shama Womens Centre operates across 2 areas: Leicester City and Leicestershire.

Is Shama Womens Centre a registered charity?

Yes — Shama Womens Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1087995.

Details

Address
Shama Womens Centre
39 Sparkenhoe Street
Leicester
LE2 0TD
Registration Date
13 August 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3968186
Charity Number
1087995

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Trustees

YASMIN NATHANI Chair
Arfa Syeda
Aysha Hussain
Catherine Jane Normington
Fareena Mughal
Rashida Billimoria
VANDANA KUMARI NAROTAMO

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