The Deer Shed
Analysis
The Deer Shed is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Alfreton. It was registered in October 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Deer Shed reported income of £25k and spending of £13k, leaving 47% of income unspent that year. Across the 3 years on record, from March 2023 to March 2025, income grew from £12k to £25k (+103%), an average of +42% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 189%. Over the whole period it spent 52% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Deer Shed sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Maidenhead and Taplow Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps (£25k), Friends of Sherwell Valley Primary School (£25k) and Friends of Victoria Park Primary School (£25k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objective of the Deer Shed is the advancement of education through training and life-long learning. The Deer Shed aim is to promote skills, build confidence and develop independence in young adults with learning difficulties in Derbyshire. By providing a safe and nurturing environment, our mission is to equip young adults with learning disabilities to find sustainable employment
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead and Taplow Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps | Berkshire | £25k |
| Friends of Sherwell Valley Primary School | Torquay | £25k |
| Friends of Victoria Park Primary School | Bristol | £25k |
| Friends of of Chew Magna Primary School | Bristol | £25k |