The Azure Charitable Foundation
Also known as: Azure Charitable Enterprises, Sheltered Housing and Workshops (s H a W ) Project, Shaw
Azure operates Supported Businesses to provide salaried jobs and training for disabled people. It assists individuals in supported employment in organisations across the region. Personal development whether or not linked to qualifications or job outcomes is a key goal. We are committed to enabling disabled people to live as independently as possible. Community access support is also provided.
Activities & Mission
Azure operates Supported Businesses to provide salaried jobs and training for disabled people. It assists individuals in supported employment in organisations across the region. Personal development whether or not linked to qualifications or job outcomes is a key goal. We are committed to enabling disabled people to live as independently as possible. Community access support is also provided.
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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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 8% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample: 53). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. (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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £12,139,527 | £10,964,816 | £6,536,529 | £7,386,018 | £7,386,018 | 226 / 8 |
| 2025 | £10,466,275 | £9,645,527 | £5,850,625 | £6,211,307 | £4,184,078 | 224 / 6 |
| 2024 | £9,221,693 | £8,615,407 | £5,107,257 | £5,390,559 | £5,390,559 | 215 / 3 |
| 2023 | £8,879,532 | £8,483,917 | £5,069,606 | £4,417,050 | £4,021,435 | 214 / 1 |
| 2022 | £8,767,989 | £8,031,917 | £4,609,200 | £4,021,435 | £4,021,435 | 225 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Azure Charitable Foundation
What does The Azure Charitable Foundation do?
Azure operates Supported Businesses to provide salaried jobs and training for disabled people. It assists individuals in supported employment in organisations across the region. Personal development whether or not linked to qualifications or job outcomes is a key goal. We are committed to enabling disabled people to live as independently as possible. Community access support is also provided.
How much income did The Azure Charitable Foundation report in 2026?
The Azure Charitable Foundation reported total income of £12.14m and reported expenditure of £10.96m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Azure Charitable Foundation?
The Azure Charitable Foundation has a program ratio of 53.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample of 53 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Azure Charitable Foundation registered as a charity?
The Azure Charitable Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 October 1982 as charity number 513149. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs The Azure Charitable Foundation?
The Azure Charitable Foundation 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 The Azure Charitable Foundation operate?
The Azure Charitable Foundation operates across 6 areas, including Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City, North Tyneside and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Azure Charitable Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Azure Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 513149.
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Registry Information
Other notable Economic and community development charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Azure Charitable Enterprises
- Sheltered Housing and Workshops (s H a W ) Project
- Shaw
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated