The Shaw Centre
Analysis
The Shaw Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in May 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07473593). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Shaw Centre reported income of £301k and spending of £316k, spending 105% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £202k to £301k (+49%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 19%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Shaw Centre sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include New Forest Disability Information Service (£300k), Grenfell Club (£301k) and Larkrise Community Farm (£300k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Shaw Centre is a welcoming, activity based day service for adults with learning disabilities in Manchester. We offer a variety of activities including creative projects, music and movement, fitness sessions, and community outings. Our aim is to help members build confidence, learn new skills, make friends, and stay active while feeling part of the local community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| New Forest Disability Information Service | New Milton | £300k |
| Grenfell Club | Redcar | £301k |
| Larkrise Community Farm | Trowbridge | £300k |
| The Sussex Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus | East Sussex | £301k |