The Shade Trust
Supporting orphans and poor in areas around the world, especially India
Activities & Mission
Supporting orphans and poor in areas around the world, especially India
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.
Country
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% 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 | £725,487 | £696,920 | £694,502 | £50,280 | £0 | 0 / 1 |
| 2024 | £589,519 | £585,017 | £580,821 | £21,713 | £3,772 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £578,616 | £575,185 | £571,656 | £17,211 | £6,456 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £720,867 | £719,058 | £713,670 | £13,780 | £13,780 | 1 / 0 |
| 2021 | £763,573 | £761,833 | £754,881 | £11,971 | £11,971 | 1 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Shade Trust
What does The Shade Trust do?
Supporting orphans and poor in areas around the world, especially India
How much income did The Shade Trust report in 2025?
The Shade Trust reported total income of £725k and reported expenditure of £697k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Shade Trust?
The Shade Trust has a program ratio of 95.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Shade Trust registered as a charity?
The Shade Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 June 2012 as charity number 1147738. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs The Shade Trust?
The Shade Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is FARHANA IBRAHIM TARAPURI. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Shade Trust operate?
The Shade Trust operates across 2 areas: India and Leicestershire.
Is The Shade Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Shade Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147738.
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- 14 May 2026
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