Shine Lincolnshire

Connecting the people of Lincolnshire with the services and support that will most effectively meet their mental health needs

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Activities & Mission

Connecting the people of Lincolnshire with the services and support that will most effectively meet their mental health needs

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.

Local Authority

Lincolnshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,120,550

Latest Expenditure

£1,161,602

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 82% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 71% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 73% of UK Health 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 £1,028,493

Charitable Activities £87,642

Other Trading £4,415

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,156,033

Raising Funds £5,569

Governance £7,700

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 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,120,550	£1,161,602	£1,156,033	£118,634	£118,634	34 / 12
2024	£939,536	£1,065,664	£1,056,340	£159,686	£159,686	29 / 6
2023	£706,880	£724,968	£713,529	£285,814	£95,464	28 / 0
2022	£608,442	£368,378	£365,480	£303,902	£152,721	6 / 10
2021	£80,037	£31,515				0 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Shine Lincolnshire

What does Shine Lincolnshire do?

Connecting the people of Lincolnshire with the services and support that will most effectively meet their mental health needs

How much income did Shine Lincolnshire report in 2025?

Shine Lincolnshire reported total income of £1.12m and reported expenditure of £1.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Shine Lincolnshire?

Shine Lincolnshire has a program ratio of 103.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Shine Lincolnshire registered as a charity?

Shine Lincolnshire was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 2017 as charity number 1175616. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Shine Lincolnshire?

Shine Lincolnshire is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Adrian Tams. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Shine Lincolnshire operate?

Shine Lincolnshire operates in Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Shine Lincolnshire a registered charity?

Yes — Shine Lincolnshire is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1175616.