Shire Community Services LTD
Also known as: Wellingborough Volunteer Bureau Limited, Wellingborough Volunteer Bureau
The charity provides a range of services including Wellibus, a door to door community transport scheme, a Volunteer Wellbeing Car Service and Shopmobility for the elderly, disabled and individuals who have difficulty in accessing public transport.
Activities & Mission
The charity provides a range of services including Wellibus, a door to door community transport scheme, a Volunteer Wellbeing Car Service and Shopmobility for the elderly, disabled and individuals who have difficulty in accessing public transport.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £631,118 | £624,672 | £343,944 | £50,391 | £18,646 | 17 / 23 |
| 2024 | £382,333 | £371,323 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2023 | £266,957 | £275,125 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2022 | £247,410 | £275,113 | 0 / 16 | |||
| 2021 | £326,345 | £268,852 | 0 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Shire Community Services LTD
What does Shire Community Services LTD do?
The charity provides a range of services including Wellibus, a door to door community transport scheme, a Volunteer Wellbeing Car Service and Shopmobility for the elderly, disabled and individuals who have difficulty in accessing public transport.
How much income did Shire Community Services LTD report in 2025?
Shire Community Services LTD reported total income of £631k and reported expenditure of £625k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Shire Community Services LTD?
Shire Community Services LTD has a program ratio of 54.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Shire Community Services LTD registered as a charity?
Shire Community Services LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 April 2006 as charity number 1113854. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Shire Community Services LTD?
Shire Community Services LTD is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Shire Community Services LTD operate?
Shire Community Services LTD operates in Northamptonshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Shire Community Services LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Shire Community Services LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113854.
Details
1 Orient Way
WELLINGBOROUGH
Northamptonshire
NN8 1AF
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Wellingborough Volunteer Bureau Limited
- Wellingborough Volunteer Bureau
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated