The Shears Foundation
The Shears Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, based in Philanthropy House.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 1202285
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- Philanthropy House
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £489,350
- Website
- www.shearsfoundation.org
What the charity does
Grant making to charitable organisations working in Tyne Wear & Northumberland; Bradford; Manchester; York and Harrogate and occasionally other areas. Priorities for funding are stronger communities, educational opportunities, protecting the environment, health & medicine research and culture & the arts.
Registered causes
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Shears Foundation a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Shears Foundation is a registered charity (number 1202285) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Shears Foundation do?
- Grant making to charitable organisations working in Tyne Wear & Northumberland; Bradford; Manchester; York and Harrogate and occasionally other areas. Priorities for funding are stronger communities, educational opportunities, protecting the environment, health & medicine research and culture & the arts.
- How can I donate to The Shears Foundation?
- The Shears Foundation's website is http://www.shearsfoundation.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.