The Shm Foundation
The SHM Foundation works globally to bring about positive social change through projects in the areas of learning and citizenship, health, education and the arts with the aim to provide communities and individuals with the practical tools they need to develop innovative solutions. It uses knowledge from the humanities and social sciences to understand human motivation to address social challenges.
Activities & Mission
The SHM Foundation works globally to bring about positive social change through projects in the areas of learning and citizenship, health, education and the arts with the aim to provide communities and individuals with the practical tools they need to develop innovative solutions. It uses knowledge from the humanities and social sciences to understand human motivation to address social challenges.
Grants
The Shm Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £135,509
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity and other 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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Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,013,550 | £985,606 | £985,606 | £1,532,873 | £357,364 | 4 / 1 |
| 2024 | £908,509 | £916,637 | £916,637 | £972,695 | £581,514 | 3 / 8 |
| 2023 | £991,305 | £846,576 | £846,576 | £980,823 | £256,491 | 3 / 7 |
| 2022 | £738,740 | £738,531 | £738,531 | £836,094 | £256,241 | 3 / 5 |
| 2021 | £741,295 | £578,240 | £578,240 | £835,885 | £501,106 | 3 / 7 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Shm Foundation
What does The Shm Foundation do?
The SHM Foundation works globally to bring about positive social change through projects in the areas of learning and citizenship, health, education and the arts with the aim to provide communities and individuals with the practical tools they need to develop innovative solutions. It uses knowledge from the humanities and social sciences to understand human motivation to address social challenges.
How much income did The Shm Foundation report in 2025?
The Shm Foundation reported total income of £1.01m and reported expenditure of £986k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Shm Foundation registered as a charity?
The Shm Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 November 2008 as charity number 1126568. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs The Shm Foundation?
The Shm Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Henrietta Moore DBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Shm Foundation operate?
The Shm Foundation operates across 17 areas, including Ecuador, Guatemala, Indonesia and 14 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Shm Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Shm Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126568.
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- 2 November 2026
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