The Shepherds Law Trust

Maintaining the monastic round of life at Shepherds Law. Making this life available for any people to come and experience, including retreats, group visits and stays, and other activities for young and old.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Local Authority

Northumberland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£630,995

Latest Expenditure

£8,211

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 1.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 33.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £628,381

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £2,614

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,211

Raising Funds £0

Governance £2,759

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.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2024 — The Friday Charitable Trust (organisation 260781)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£630,995	£8,211	£8,211	£622,784	£113,777	0 / 2
2024	£0	£0				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Shepherds Law Trust

What does The Shepherds Law Trust do?

How much income did The Shepherds Law Trust report in 2025?

The Shepherds Law Trust reported total income of £631k and reported expenditure of £8k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Shepherds Law Trust registered as a charity?

The Shepherds Law Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 August 2023 as charity number 1204236. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs The Shepherds Law Trust?

The Shepherds Law Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Stephen George Platten. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Shepherds Law Trust operate?

The Shepherds Law Trust operates in Northumberland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Shepherds Law Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Shepherds Law Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1204236.