Shap LTD
Also known as: St Helens Accommodation Project Limited
Shap provides a range of supported housing services across Merseyside. These services range from the provision of emergency accommodation for young homeless people to specialist support for young parents. We work in communities to support people who have been homeless or who are vulnerable because of mental health issues, drug or alcohol use or other factors.
Activities & Mission
Shap provides a range of supported housing services across Merseyside. These services range from the provision of emergency accommodation for young homeless people to specialist support for young parents. We work in communities to support people who have been homeless or who are vulnerable because of mental health issues, drug or alcohol use or other factors.
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 73% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 61% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £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 | £4,423,588 | £4,388,484 | £4,388,484 | £749,097 | £713,993 | 91 / 6 |
| 2024 | £4,412,180 | £4,391,725 | £3,843,787 | £713,993 | £713,993 | 96 / 11 |
| 2023 | £3,992,899 | £3,914,202 | £3,914,202 | £703,591 | £703,591 | 97 / 6 |
| 2022 | £3,734,006 | £3,638,129 | £3,638,129 | £624,894 | £624,894 | 120 / 3 |
| 2021 | £3,879,112 | £3,715,805 | £3,715,805 | £529,017 | £529,017 | 120 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Shap LTD
What does Shap LTD do?
Shap provides a range of supported housing services across Merseyside. These services range from the provision of emergency accommodation for young homeless people to specialist support for young parents. We work in communities to support people who have been homeless or who are vulnerable because of mental health issues, drug or alcohol use or other factors.
How much income did Shap LTD report in 2025?
Shap LTD reported total income of £4.42m and reported expenditure of £4.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Shap LTD?
Shap LTD has a program ratio of 99.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Shap LTD registered as a charity?
Shap LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 April 1999 as charity number 1075118. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Shap LTD?
Shap LTD is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Diane Williams. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Shap LTD operate?
Shap LTD operates across 5 areas, including Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool City and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Shap LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Shap LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1075118.
Details
67 Liverpool Road
ST. HELENS
Merseyside
WA10 1PQ
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Also Known As
- St Helens Accommodation Project Limited
- Shap Ltd
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated