The Shine Project
Analysis
The Shine Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bournemouth. It was registered in March 2007, 19 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2026, The Shine Project reported income of £59k and spending of £60k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2022 to August 2026, income grew from £41k to £59k (+42%), an average of +9.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 43%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, The Shine Project sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Margaret's Hall Users Group (£59k), St Mary and St Peter's Community Project (£60k) and Transforming Futures - Suffolk (£58k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Shine Project provides a safe space for teenagers using interactive workshops, large scale events and online engagement. Young people are supported to explore their ability to connect with others, be active, keep learning and engage in mindful activities, promoting the development of healthy physical and mental wellbeing.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Hall Users Group | Gloucestershire | £59k |
| St Mary and St Peter's Community Project | Tyne and Wear | £60k |
| Transforming Futures - Suffolk | Ipswich | £58k |
| Bridgemary Rowner and Woodcot Community Association | Hampshire | £60k |