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.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 28% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 39% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
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
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 | £697,418 | £549,388 | £533,683 | £369,303 | £119,303 | 27 / 41 |
| 2024 | £597,131 | £451,413 | £443,937 | £221,273 | £94,668 | 21 / 30 |
| 2023 | £397,348 | £380,413 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £314,526 | £300,659 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £408,553 | £394,073 | 0 / 0 |
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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
39 Sparkenhoe Street
Leicester
LE2 0TD
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