The Shadwell Community Project
Analysis
The Shadwell Community Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04647229). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Shadwell Community Project reported income of £117k and spending of £120k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £112k to £117k (+5.1%), an average of +1.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 24%. Over the whole period it spent 106% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Shadwell Community Project sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shiva Trust (£117k), The Redeemed Christian Church of God and RCCG Divine Revelation Parish Liverpool (£117k) and Ty Hapus (£117k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide a safe and stimulating space for young people in East London. To encourage child development by placing children at the centre of what we do. Also to support local families and parents and encourage all parts of our community to come together. This is achieved through the provision of various projects and activities run from our open access adventure playground.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shiva Trust | Manchester | £117k |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God and RCCG Divine Revelation Parish Liverpool | Liverpool | £117k |
| Ty Hapus | South Glamorgan | £117k |
| Bude Surf Life Saving Club | Cornwall | £117k |