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The Sheila Mckechnie Foundation

The Foundation has established an Awards Scheme, currently with nine categories, as a means of identifying and developing the next generation of campaigners. A bespoke support programme is delivered to the winners of each category. More widely, the Foundation speaks out on behalf of the sector in order to champion the right to campaign.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation has established an Awards Scheme, currently with nine categories, as a means of identifying and developing the next generation of campaigners. A bespoke support programme is delivered to the winners of each category. More widely, the Foundation speaks out on behalf of the sector in order to champion the right to campaign.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£543,332
Latest Expenditure
£612,384

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 112.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 86% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 62% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £9,066
Charitable Activities £404,433
Other Trading £129,833
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £612,384
Raising Funds £0
Governance £8,200
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£543,332
£612,384£612,384£59,217£17,4256 / 0
2024
£828,425
£761,083£761,083£128,269£27,0059 / 0
2023
£640,931
£660,516£533,629£60,928£56,0429 / 0
2022
£554,241
£535,552£413,675£80,512£56,0427 / 0
2021
£434,043
£478,1580 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Sheila Mckechnie Foundation

What does The Sheila Mckechnie Foundation do?

The Foundation has established an Awards Scheme, currently with nine categories, as a means of identifying and developing the next generation of campaigners. A bespoke support programme is delivered to the winners of each category. More widely, the Foundation speaks out on behalf of the sector in order to champion the right to campaign.

How much income did The Sheila Mckechnie Foundation report in 2025?

The Sheila Mckechnie Foundation reported total income of £543k and reported expenditure of £612k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Sheila Mckechnie Foundation?

The Sheila Mckechnie Foundation has a program ratio of 112.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Sheila Mckechnie Foundation registered as a charity?

The Sheila Mckechnie Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 February 2005 as charity number 1108210. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs The Sheila Mckechnie Foundation?

The Sheila Mckechnie Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Sheila Mckechnie Foundation operate?

The Sheila Mckechnie Foundation operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Is The Sheila Mckechnie Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Sheila Mckechnie Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108210.

Details

Address
Shelter
88 Old Street
London
EC1V 9HU
Registration Date
21 February 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4012949
Charity Number
1108210

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Trustees

Alex Kent
Anthony Burton
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David John Wade
Emilija Rudzinskaite
Gillian Lazonby
Juliet Can
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Nicole Chaires Itano
Richard Lane
Sami Gichki
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Sectors & Classifications

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