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shepherds dene

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public. Shepherds Dene is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Northumberland and operates in Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

To advance the Christian religion by the provision of a house of retreat, primarily but not exclusively for members of the Churchof England who are resident in the Dioceses of Newcastle and Durham, which may also be used for any other charitable purpose which in the opinion of the trustee will maintain and strengthen the religious and educational life of its users.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£603,348
Latest Expenditure
£443,369

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £220,175
Charitable Activities £354,804
Other Trading £28,369
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £439,453
Raising Funds £3,916
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£603,348£443,369£439,453£2,780,395£155,62416 / 0
2023£338,924£346,6300 / 0
2022£302,810£323,2780 / 0
2021£256,207£233,1640 / 0
2020£189,696£239,5190 / 6

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Details

Address
Shepherds Dene
Slaley Road
Riding Mill
Northumberland
NE44 6AF
Registration Date
30 September 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5012911
Charity Number
1138224

Trustees

Rev John McManners
Elisabeth Flora Rowark
Venerable Richard Lee Simpson
Alistair Jenkins
Rev Barbara Anne Hilton
Venerable Rachel Astrid Wood
Ingrid Hall Horne