The Shaw Trust Limited
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Shaw Trust
Shaw Trust provides services to people who are disabled or otherwise disadvantaged, principally to help them find employment or to develop work and independence skills.
Activities & Mission
Shaw Trust provides services to people who are disabled or otherwise disadvantaged, principally to help them find employment or to develop work and independence skills.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 8% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample: 137). How is this calculated?
Higher than 63% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £315,754,000 | £289,128,000 | £286,635,000 | £244,567,000 | £244,600,000 | 5124 / 426 |
| 2023 | £302,005,000 | £316,412,000 | £314,214,000 | £217,880,000 | £217,900,000 | 5268 / 448 |
| 2022 | £295,851,000 | £294,753,000 | £292,428,000 | £209,387,000 | £209,387,000 | 5430 / 718 |
| 2021 | £263,402,000 | £234,901,000 | £231,948,000 | £89,696,000 | £89,694,000 | 4773 / 850 |
| 2020 | £223,123,000 | £217,533,000 | £211,852,000 | £82,889,000 | £25,067,000 | 3727 / 913 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Shaw Trust Limited
What does The Shaw Trust Limited do?
Shaw Trust provides services to people who are disabled or otherwise disadvantaged, principally to help them find employment or to develop work and independence skills.
How much income did The Shaw Trust Limited report in 2024?
The Shaw Trust Limited reported total income of £315.75m and reported expenditure of £289.13m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Shaw Trust Limited?
The Shaw Trust Limited has a program ratio of 45.6%, 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 137 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Shaw Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The Shaw Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 September 1983 as charity number 287785. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs The Shaw Trust Limited?
The Shaw Trust Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Shaw Trust Limited operate?
The Shaw Trust Limited operates across 5 areas, including Australia, Poland, Romania and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Shaw Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Shaw Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 287785.
Details
Black Country House
Rounds Green Road
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 2DG
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Shaw Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated