The Shaw Charities
Bi-annual grants of money to elderly people in Anglezarke, Anderton, Heath Charnock and Rivington.The provision of a school in or near Rivington.Advancement of the education of pupils of the school through provision of services, items and facilities.Advancement of the education of persons under the age of 21 who have been resident in one of the four parishes for at least two years.
Activities & Mission
Bi-annual grants of money to elderly people in Anglezarke, Anderton, Heath Charnock and Rivington.The provision of a school in or near Rivington.Advancement of the education of pupils of the school through provision of services, items and facilities.Advancement of the education of persons under the age of 21 who have been resident in one of the four parishes for at least two years.
Grants
The Shaw Charities makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending
- £1,297
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and elderly people
- What it supports
- education and training and the prevention or relief of poverty
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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Frequently asked questions about The Shaw Charities
What does The Shaw Charities do?
Bi-annual grants of money to elderly people in Anglezarke, Anderton, Heath Charnock and Rivington.The provision of a school in or near Rivington.Advancement of the education of pupils of the school through provision of services, items and facilities.Advancement of the education of persons under the age of 21 who have been resident in one of the four parishes for at least two years.
When was The Shaw Charities registered as a charity?
The Shaw Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 October 1962 as charity number 214318. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Shaw Charities?
The Shaw Charities is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Shaw Charities operate?
The Shaw Charities operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Shaw Charities a registered charity?
Yes — The Shaw Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 214318.
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
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