SHINE: SUPPORT AND HELP IN EDUCATION
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that net incoming resources for the year were £9,150,255, a significant increase from the previous year's outgoing resources, driven by higher donations and investment gains. The charity holds total net assets of £15,009,944, with unrestricted reserves of £5,189,268 and significant restricted funds held for future project expenditure. The trustees report that the charity is financially healthy with sufficient liquidity and investment performance to meet its obligations.
What the accounts disclose
“During the period the Charity received £750,000 (2023: £118,291) in donations from trustees and honorary office holders.” — page 28
“Trustees were reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses totalling £3,311 (2023: £5,462).” — page 28
“During the period the Charity received £750,000 (2023: £118,291) in donations from trustees and honorary office holders.” — page 28
“Trustees were reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses totalling £3,311 (2023: £5,462).” — page 28
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/06/2021)
- Received assets from another charity (24/06/2015)
Trustees
- Raksha Pattnichair
- Colin Fyfe
- Jonny Uttley
- Kavita Gupta
- Lord Jim O'Neill
- Lorna Fitzsimons
- MARK HEFFERNAN
- Michaelene Welsh
- Paul Green
- Sarah Loftus
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £2.5m | £3.4m |
| 31/08/2024 | £10.4m | £2.1m |
| 31/08/2023 | £3.8m | £4.6m |
| 31/08/2022 | £879k | £917k |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.2m | £2.0m |
Common questions
Is SHINE: SUPPORT AND HELP IN EDUCATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that net incoming resources for the year were £9,150,255, a significant increase from the previous year's outgoing resources, driven by higher donations and investment gains. The charity holds total net assets of £15,009,944, with unrestricted reserves of £5,189,268 and significant restricted funds held for future project expenditure. The trustees report that the charity is financially healthy with sufficient liquidity and investment performance to meet its obligations. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Thomas Coombs Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £232k |
| THE CORDON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE TAYLOR FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £13k |
| THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| WEMBLEY NATIONAL STADIUM TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FETCHAM | 1 | £229 |