The Shandford Trust
Analysis
The Shandford Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devon. It was registered in October 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Shandford Trust reported income of £80k and spending of £13k, leaving 83% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £729k to £80k (-89%), an average of -42% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 3420%. Over the whole period it spent 8.5% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Shandford Trust sits at the 62nd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Blindcrake Village Hall (£80k), Butlin and Elborow Housing Trust (£80k) and Positive Path Foundation (£80k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision and maintenance of social housing in the form of almshouse accommodation for older persons who are in need, hardship or distress who are resident in Budleigh Salterton and its villages, as well as financial assistance to similarly qualifying residents in the area of benefit.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Blindcrake Village Hall | Cockermouth | £80k |
| Butlin and Elborow Housing Trust | Warwickshire | £80k |
| Positive Path Foundation | Hampshire | £80k |
| Jigsaw Support Scheme | Nottinghamshire | £80k |