Shared Lives South West
Also known as: South West Adult Placement Scheme, Swaps
Shared Lives South West is a registered charity delivering Shared Lives services across Devon and Cornwall. Shared Lives South West is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as a Shared Lives scheme. We offer accommodation with care and support in the family homes of our approved Shared Lives carers.
Activities & Mission
Shared Lives South West is a registered charity delivering Shared Lives services across Devon and Cornwall. Shared Lives South West is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as a Shared Lives scheme. We offer accommodation with care and support in the family homes of our approved Shared Lives carers.
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 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 63% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £8,625,431 | £8,541,628 | £8,541,628 | £684,747 | £637,256 | 41 / 10 |
| 2024 | £7,743,727 | £7,724,310 | £7,724,310 | £600,944 | £572,121 | 42 / 9 |
| 2023 | £6,897,278 | £7,001,587 | £7,001,587 | £581,527 | £567,198 | 35 / 12 |
| 2022 | £6,328,952 | £6,387,964 | £6,387,964 | £685,836 | £680,120 | 37 / 10 |
| 2021 | £6,995,107 | £7,005,195 | £7,005,195 | £744,848 | £739,405 | 40 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Shared Lives South West
What does Shared Lives South West do?
Shared Lives South West is a registered charity delivering Shared Lives services across Devon and Cornwall. Shared Lives South West is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as a Shared Lives scheme. We offer accommodation with care and support in the family homes of our approved Shared Lives carers.
How much income did Shared Lives South West report in 2025?
Shared Lives South West reported total income of £8.63m and reported expenditure of £8.54m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Shared Lives South West?
Shared Lives South West has a program ratio of 99.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Shared Lives South West registered as a charity?
Shared Lives South West was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 July 2004 as charity number 1104699. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Shared Lives South West?
Shared Lives South West is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Timothy Angus Southern. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Shared Lives South West operate?
Shared Lives South West operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Shared Lives South West a registered charity?
Yes — Shared Lives South West is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1104699.
Details
GREENHILL WAY
KINGSTEIGNTON
DEVON
TQ12 3SB
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Also Known As
- South West Adult Placement Scheme
- Swaps
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated