THE SHAW LANE FOUNDATION
The Shaw Lane Foundation is a registered charity that supports the local community by providing and managing facilities and providing activities, and projects. The charity is based at and is responsible for the management of Shaw Lane Community Sports Centre. The charity has a particular interest in supporting disadvantaged groups and people based in the Barnsley area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net movement in funds of £20,818 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted and restricted funds carried forward totaling £66,688. The trustees acknowledge the charity is still in its infancy and dependent on a limited number of grant funders, operating on a short-term basis until established. Reserves are being grown slowly to target 12 months of running costs, currently held at £66,688.
What the accounts disclose
“The Shaw Lane Foundation is working towards a position whereby 12 months of running costs will be held in reserve to offset any unexpected shortfall in income, or any unexpected expenses.” — page 5
“The trustees will continue to look to operate on a short term basis until the charitable company becomes established. Over the longer term we will continue to seek to secure additional funding from other sources for the continuation and development of our projects.”
Trustees
- Carolyn Claychair
- Christopher Reeves
- Glen Banks
- IAN MEADE
- Joanne Battye
- Judith Brock
- Lynsey Bloomer
- MICHAEL DEWSNAP
- Martyn Walter Sagar
- Timothy Bell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £123k | £102k |
| 31/08/2024 | £96k | £93k |
| 31/08/2023 | £86k | £61k |
| 31/08/2022 | £42k | £27k |
| 31/08/2021 | £25k | £24k |
Common questions
Is THE SHAW LANE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net movement in funds of £20,818 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted and restricted funds carried forward totaling £66,688. The trustees acknowledge the charity is still in its infancy and dependent on a limited number of grant funders, operating on a short-term basis until established. Reserves are being grown slowly to target 12 months of running costs, currently held at £66,688. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SHAW LANE FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SHAW LANE FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE SCURRAH WAINWRIGHT CHARITY, THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SCURRAH WAINWRIGHT CHARITY | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/11/2025 | £20k | Shaw Lane Valued Volunteers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/05/2024 | £81k | The Shaw Lane Community Cafe |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 24/08/2023 | £9k | "Holgate Shaw Lane Memorial Project" |
| Sport England | 10/08/2023 | £9k | Shaw Lane Healthy Families |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/06/2022 | £9k | Shaw Lane Community Activity Hub |
| Sport England | 21/03/2014 | £10k | Shaw Lane Inclusive Sport |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 21/06/2013 | £58k | "Shaw Lane: Peoples sport in Barnsley" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/02/2006 | £5k | Boundary Walk |