Shared Experience Limited
Analysis
Shared Experience Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cumbria. It was registered in July 1976, 50 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01254833). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Shared Experience Limited reported income of £55k and spending of £42k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £4,564 to £55k (+1112%), an average of +87% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 1264%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Shared Experience Limited sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hardwicke Village Hall (£55k), The Waterloo Association (£55k) and Amadeus Chorus and Orchestra (£55k).
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
We promote, improve and advance education through the production of plays. We provide public benefit, because our activities are made widely available; charges are reasonable and not restrictive - many activities are provided at no cost to the beneficiaries or have charges with a concessionary rate for those with low incomes; activities give the public access to a high standard of artistic work.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwicke Village Hall | Gloucester | £55k |
| The Waterloo Association | Cardiff | £55k |
| Amadeus Chorus and Orchestra | Gloucestershire | £55k |
| Walton and Weybridge Amateur Operatic Society | Surrey | £55k |