SHEKINAH MISSION (PLYMOUTH) LIMITED
Shekinah's objectives are the relief of poverty and sickness and the advancement of education, particularly for those who are homeless or otherwise in need, mainly by:The provision of temporary accommodation for the homeless;The provision of meals and clothing for the homeless and others;The provision of training, work placements and resettlement opportunities for the homeless and others.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £69,598 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £1,499,609. The trustees have set a reserves policy target of £400,000, which is exceeded by the actual unrestricted reserves. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/10/2022)
Trustees
- Rev Andrew Farmerchair
- Dr Thomas James Comyn Scott-Gatty
- Elizabeth Jane Cox
- MARION RUTH LUCKHURST
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.9m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.9m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.0m | £2.0m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.8m | £1.9m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.1m | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is SHEKINAH MISSION (PLYMOUTH) LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £69,598 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £1,499,609. The trustees have set a reserves policy target of £400,000, which is exceeded by the actual unrestricted reserves. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Westcotts (SW) LLP.
Who funds SHEKINAH MISSION (PLYMOUTH) LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SHEKINAH MISSION (PLYMOUTH) LIMITED as a grant recipient include WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK) CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETROC'S SOUTH BRENT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK) CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETROC'S SOUTH BRENT | FY2025 | £700 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/09/2025 | £5k | Shekinah Green Woodworking Club |
| UK government | 02/09/2020 | £41k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/08/2015 | £384k | Re:solve Torbay |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/11/2006 | £438k | Shekinah Mission (Plymouth) Limited |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/11/2005 | £5k | Allset Training |
Funders of similar charities
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- KINGSTON CHURCHES ACTION ON HOMELESSNESS
- HOMELESS ACTION
- THE SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN TRUST
- BEACON HOUSE MINISTRIES
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD - RCCG LIVING PRAISE SUNDERLAND
- Together for Sheffield
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHEKINAH MISSION (PLYMOUTH) LIMITED | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGSTON CHURCHES ACTION ON HOMELESSNESS | £1.2m | £60,000 - £65,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOMELESS ACTION | £3.8m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN TRUST | £132k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEACON HOUSE MINISTRIES | £409k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD - RCCG LIVING PRAISE SUNDERLAND | £229k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |