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Shiney Advice And Resource Project

Also known as: Sharp

Provision of welfare rights, benefit entitlement and debt advice services. Signposting to services providing specialist advice on housing, employment or legal issues.Education and training courses, collection point for credit union.Community development for the local community and support for local community groups.

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Activities & Mission

Provision of welfare rights, benefit entitlement and debt advice services. Signposting to services providing specialist advice on housing, employment or legal issues.Education and training courses, collection point for credit union.Community development for the local community and support for local community groups.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£622,437
Latest Expenditure
£550,445

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,375
Charitable Activities £609,584
Other Trading £8,177
Investments £301
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £550,445
Raising Funds £0
Governance £3,600
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£622,437
£550,445£550,445£519,042£139,71012 / 5
2024
£454,760
£504,6180 / 5
2023
£201,635
£407,2740 / 6
2022
£444,462
£372,9370 / 5
2021
£411,988
£288,9280 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Shiney Advice And Resource Project

What does Shiney Advice And Resource Project do?

Provision of welfare rights, benefit entitlement and debt advice services. Signposting to services providing specialist advice on housing, employment or legal issues.Education and training courses, collection point for credit union.Community development for the local community and support for local community groups.

How much income did Shiney Advice And Resource Project report in 2025?

Shiney Advice And Resource Project reported total income of £622k and reported expenditure of £550k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Shiney Advice And Resource Project registered as a charity?

Shiney Advice And Resource Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 November 1997 as charity number 1065786. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Shiney Advice And Resource Project?

Shiney Advice And Resource Project is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is TIA PATTERSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Shiney Advice And Resource Project operate?

Shiney Advice And Resource Project operates in Sunderland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Shiney Advice And Resource Project a registered charity?

Yes — Shiney Advice And Resource Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1065786.

Details

Address
17 Beatrice Terrace
Shiney Row
Houghton le Spring
Sunderland
Tyne And Wear
DH4 4QW
Registration Date
13 November 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3942146
Charity Number
1065786

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Trustees

TIA PATTERSON Chair
Anne Lawson
Also governs 1 other charity
CHRIS PARKIN
Clinton Leeks
Kath Levey
LISA JAYNE WATSON

Also Known As

  • Sharp

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