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Shared Lives Carers open their homes to support adults with with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. Find out more today...
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyShared Lives South West is a registered social services nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its registration number is 1104699. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £9M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Shared Lives South West has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.
Shared Lives South West is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.
Based on official tax filings, Shared Lives South West has £9M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for social services charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £799K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Shared Lives South West is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £9M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Shared Lives South West. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Shared Lives South West has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. Visit the Shared Lives South West profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Shared Lives Carers open their homes to support adults with with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. Find out more today... Shared Lives South West is classified as a social services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among social services charities registered in United Kingdom: Shared Lives South West's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £9M is well above the peer average of £799K.
Shared Lives South West is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. SHARED LIVES SOUTH WEST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
SHARED LIVES SOUTH WEST is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
SHARED LIVES SOUTH WEST is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
Officers & trustees (11)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralInside the small South West homes offering cheaper care - BBC
Disability charity is ordered to pay £150,000 to disabled employee with long Covid - MSN
Shared Lives carers attend Royal reception at Windsor Castle - Caring Times
Disability charity sacked worker over his disability - The Telegraph
Disability charity ordered to pay ex-employee with Crohn’s disease over £150,000 - Civil Society Media
MP supports 'win-win' Devon caring organisation - Devon Live
Afternoon tea held in Ilminster to honour community care model - Chard and Ilminster News
'It's a great feeling to know you've changed lives and helped' | News - Hits Radio (Cornwall) - Rayo
Devon Charity Calls for More Carers to Open Their Homes and Hearts - News - Devon County Council
Charity unfairly dismissed employee with Long Covid - HR Magazine
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- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Shared Lives South West
- What is Shared Lives South West?
- Shared Lives South West is a social services nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Shared Lives Carers open their homes to support adults with with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. Find out more today...
- When was Shared Lives South West founded?
- Shared Lives South West was founded in 2004.
- Where is Shared Lives South West located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Shared Lives South West's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Shared Lives South West trustworthy?
- Shared Lives South West has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Shared Lives South West's registration number?
- Registration: 1104699 (United Kingdom).
- What is Shared Lives South West's website?
- https://www.sharedlivessw.org.uk
- Are donations to Shared Lives South West tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.