Northampton Community Sheds
Analysis
Northampton Community Sheds is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Northampton. It was registered in July 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Northampton Community Sheds reported income of £16k and spending of £7,635, leaving 53% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £2,759 to £16k (+493%), an average of +56% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2023, when income rose by 198%. Over the whole period it spent 81% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Northampton Community Sheds sits at the 34th percentile: it is larger than about 34% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Emmanuel Igbinovia Foundation (£16k), Laverstock Village Hall (£16k) and As-Hab-E-Suffah Trust (£16k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
As a Community Shed we provide a place in Northampton where local people, particularly older or partially-disabled people, can learn, teach, and pursue practical interests and skills, for themselves and others. Here people can engage in charitable practical work at a relaxed and leisurely pace, in a safe, friendly, and inclusive environment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Igbinovia Foundation | London | £16k |
| Laverstock Village Hall | Salisbury | £16k |
| As-Hab-E-Suffah Trust | London | £16k |
| The Friends of Richmond Friary Community Hospital | North Yorkshire | £16k |