The Shanly Foundation
The Shanly Foundation makes awards to organisations in South East England that work for community benefit, including: Children & young people, the elderly, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies.The Shanly Foundation was established in 1997 under previous charity number 1065044. In 2018, it updated its legal structure and registered with a new charity number 1182155.
Activities & Mission
The Shanly Foundation makes awards to organisations in South East England that work for community benefit, including: Children & young people, the elderly, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies.The Shanly Foundation was established in 1997 under previous charity number 1065044. In 2018, it updated its legal structure and registered with a new charity number 1182155.
Grants
The Shanly Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £2,834,443
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
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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.
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- Asset transfer in in 2020 — The Shanly Foundation (organisation 3942560)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,958,331 | £2,911,404 | £2,911,404 | £1,701,513 | £1,701,513 | 1 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,935,970 | £2,112,907 | £2,112,907 | £2,654,586 | £2,654,586 | 1 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,407,510 | £1,786,900 | £1,786,900 | £2,831,523 | £2,831,523 | 1 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,286,659 | £1,352,631 | £1,352,631 | £3,210,913 | £3,210,913 | 1 / 0 |
| 2021 | £567,673 | £842,597 | £842,597 | £3,276,885 | £3,276,885 | 1 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Shanly Foundation
What does The Shanly Foundation do?
The Shanly Foundation makes awards to organisations in South East England that work for community benefit, including: Children & young people, the elderly, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies.The Shanly Foundation was established in 1997 under previous charity number 1065044. In 2018, it updated its legal structure and registered with a new charity number 1182155.
How much income did The Shanly Foundation report in 2025?
The Shanly Foundation reported total income of £1.96m and reported expenditure of £2.91m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Shanly Foundation registered as a charity?
The Shanly Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 February 2019 as charity number 1182155. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs The Shanly Foundation?
The Shanly Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL JAMES SHANLY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Shanly Foundation operate?
The Shanly Foundation operates across 10 areas, including Buckinghamshire, Central Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Shanly Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Shanly Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182155.
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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- How metrics are calculated