Shine21
Analysis
Shine21 is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in York. It was registered in September 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Shine21 reported income of £122k and spending of £92k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £47k to £122k (+159%), an average of +27% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 38%. Over the whole period it spent 82% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Shine21 sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friendly Families Nursery (£122k), Wolvercote Young Peoples Club Ltd (£123k) and All Saints Pre-School Playgroup (Winchester) (£122k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide support for families and schools in North Yorkshire with a child with Down Syndrome. Support includes therapy for the children, advice, training and resources.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friendly Families Nursery | London | £122k |
| Wolvercote Young Peoples Club Ltd | Oxfordshire | £123k |
| All Saints Pre-School Playgroup (Winchester) | Winchester | £122k |
| Flashy Wings Ministry | London | £123k |