Shape London
Also known as: Shape Limited
- To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the arts generally and in particular by educational plays production and encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music- Provision for facilities for recreation to disabled or aged persons- To promote the relief of people with disability- Works throughout London and rest of UK
Activities & Mission
- To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the arts generally and in particular by educational plays production and encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music- Provision for facilities for recreation to disabled or aged persons- To promote the relief of people with disability- Works throughout London and rest of UK
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 71% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 46% of UK Arts 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 | £715,283 | £705,459 | £705,459 | £181,093 | £117,005 | 5 / 10 |
| 2024 | £874,150 | £981,977 | £981,977 | £171,269 | £107,293 | 5 / 15 |
| 2023 | £656,508 | £643,867 | £643,767 | £279,096 | £101,950 | 5 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,320,028 | £1,574,298 | £1,573,923 | £266,455 | £88,847 | 10 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,063,770 | £1,686,031 | £1,685,386 | £520,725 | £132,580 | 8 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Shape London
What does Shape London do?
- To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the arts generally and in particular by educational plays production and encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music- Provision for facilities for recreation to disabled or aged persons- To promote the relief of people with disability- Works throughout London and rest of UK
How much income did Shape London report in 2025?
Shape London reported total income of £715k and reported expenditure of £705k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Shape London?
Shape London has a program ratio of 98.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Shape London registered as a charity?
Shape London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 December 1979 as charity number 279184. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs Shape London?
Shape London is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Tony Heaton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Shape London operate?
Shape London operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Shape London a registered charity?
Yes — Shape London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 279184.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated