The Shed at Top Barn
Analysis
The Shed at Top Barn is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Worcester. It was registered in November 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under grant-making and general purposes. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Shed at Top Barn reported income of £11k and spending of £3,648, leaving 68% of income unspent that year. Across the 3 years on record, from December 2023 to December 2025, income grew from £2,535 to £11k (+347%), an average of +111% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 280%. Over the whole period it spent 42% of the income it received.
Among 5,976 England and Wales charities whose main cause is grant-making and general purposes and that reported income, The Shed at Top Barn sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rotary Club of Burford and Kingham Trust Fund (£11k), Meon Valley Heartstart (£11k) and Rotary Club of Cookham Bridge Trust Fund (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Shed provides a place for people from Worcester and surrounding area to meet for social interaction and support, to pursue practical interests, and to enjoy making and mending. This may be on individual or joint projects for themselves or the wider community, including craftwork, particularly woodwork. The main aim is to assist in the mental health and general wellbeing of the members.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Club of Burford and Kingham Trust Fund | Witney | £11k |
| Meon Valley Heartstart | Southampton | £11k |
| Rotary Club of Cookham Bridge Trust Fund | Bourne End | £11k |
| Barmby Moor Village Hall | York | £11k |