Shepherds Dene

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.

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Activities & Mission

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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Local Authority

Durham Gateshead Newcastle Upon Tyne City North Tyneside Northumberland South Tyneside Sunderland

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

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£603,348	£443,369	£439,453	£2,780,395	£155,624	16 / 0
2023	£338,924	£346,630				0 / 0
2022	£302,810	£323,278				0 / 0
2021	£256,207	£233,164				0 / 0
2020	£189,696	£239,519				0 / 6

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Frequently asked questions about Shepherds Dene

What does Shepherds Dene do?

How much income did Shepherds Dene report in 2024?

Shepherds Dene reported total income of £603k and reported expenditure of £443k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Shepherds Dene registered as a charity?

Shepherds Dene was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 September 2010 as charity number 1138224. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Shepherds Dene?

Shepherds Dene is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Shepherds Dene operate?

Shepherds Dene operates across 7 areas, including Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Shepherds Dene a registered charity?

Yes — Shepherds Dene is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138224.