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Shekinah Mission (plymouth) Limited

Also known as: Shekinah Mission

Shekinah's objectives are the relief of poverty and sickness and the advancement of education, particularly for those who are homeless or otherwise in need, mainly by:The provision of temporary accommodation for the homeless;The provision of meals and clothing for the homeless and others;The provision of training, work placements and resettlement opportunities for the homeless and others.

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Activities & Mission

Shekinah's objectives are the relief of poverty and sickness and the advancement of education, particularly for those who are homeless or otherwise in need, mainly by:The provision of temporary accommodation for the homeless;The provision of meals and clothing for the homeless and others;The provision of training, work placements and resettlement opportunities for the homeless and others.

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
£1,904,746
Latest Expenditure
£1,835,148

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 38% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 30% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 72% 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

Donations & Legacies £298,614
Charitable Activities £1,495,722
Other Trading £96,158
Investments £14,252
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,709,544
Raising Funds £11,071
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £114,533

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
£1,904,746
£1,835,148£1,709,544£1,725,246£924,60967 / 33
2024
£1,886,148
£1,702,924£1,492,050£1,633,049£802,08864 / 36
2023
£2,008,803
£2,046,569£1,831,245£1,446,326£470,82082 / 60
2022
£1,828,192
£1,931,328£1,767,876£1,419,419£568,33967 / 60
2021
£2,143,600
£1,775,279£1,760,032£1,522,555£541,52675 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Shekinah Mission (plymouth) Limited

What does Shekinah Mission (plymouth) Limited do?

Shekinah's objectives are the relief of poverty and sickness and the advancement of education, particularly for those who are homeless or otherwise in need, mainly by:The provision of temporary accommodation for the homeless;The provision of meals and clothing for the homeless and others;The provision of training, work placements and resettlement opportunities for the homeless and others.

How much income did Shekinah Mission (plymouth) Limited report in 2025?

Shekinah Mission (plymouth) Limited reported total income of £1.90m and reported expenditure of £1.84m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Shekinah Mission (plymouth) Limited?

Shekinah Mission (plymouth) Limited has a program ratio of 89.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Shekinah Mission (plymouth) Limited registered as a charity?

Shekinah Mission (plymouth) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 2003 as charity number 1097409. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Shekinah Mission (plymouth) Limited?

Shekinah Mission (plymouth) Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Andrew Farmer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Shekinah Mission (plymouth) Limited operate?

Shekinah Mission (plymouth) Limited operates across 4 areas: Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth City and Torbay.

Is Shekinah Mission (plymouth) Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Shekinah Mission (plymouth) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1097409.

Details

Address
Shekinah Mission (Plymouth) Ltd
Stonehouse Creek Community Centre
Kings Road
PLYMOUTH
PL1 3SF
Registration Date
8 May 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3996914
Charity Number
1097409

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Trustees

Rev Andrew Farmer Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Thomas James Comyn Scott-Gatty
Elizabeth Jane Cox
MARION RUTH LUCKHURST
Rowan Elizabeth Burrows

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Shekinah Mission

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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