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The Shoe Zone Trust

The Trust makes grants and donations to other charities to relieve financial hardship and poverty and/or advancement of education, mainly for children and young persons under age 18 particularly in Leicestershire and Rutland and for certain charities in the Philippines and other countries.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust makes grants and donations to other charities to relieve financial hardship and poverty and/or advancement of education, mainly for children and young persons under age 18 particularly in Leicestershire and Rutland and for certain charities in the Philippines and other countries.

Grants

The Shoe Zone Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£380,999
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief and amateur sport

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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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
£352,046
Latest Expenditure
£380,999

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 60.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £583,646
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £5,003

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £357,418
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£352,046
£380,9990 / 0
2024
£588,649
£357,418£357,418£1,514,813£00 / 0
2023
£754,288
£281,702£281,518£1,283,582£1,280,0090 / 0
2022
£671,869
£314,208£314,208£810,996£807,4230 / 0
2021
£319,868
£237,5880 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Shoe Zone Trust

What does The Shoe Zone Trust do?

The Trust makes grants and donations to other charities to relieve financial hardship and poverty and/or advancement of education, mainly for children and young persons under age 18 particularly in Leicestershire and Rutland and for certain charities in the Philippines and other countries.

How much income did The Shoe Zone Trust report in 2025?

The Shoe Zone Trust reported total income of £352k and reported expenditure of £381k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Shoe Zone Trust registered as a charity?

The Shoe Zone Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 February 2006 as charity number 1112972. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs The Shoe Zone Trust?

The Shoe Zone Trust is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Shoe Zone Trust operate?

The Shoe Zone Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Shoe Zone Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Shoe Zone Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112972.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
10 February 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4020382
Charity Number
1112972

Trustees

ANTHONY EDWARD PENNINGTON SMITH
JOHN CHARLES PENNINGTON SMITH
Also governs 2 other charities

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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