The Sheila Mckechnie Foundation
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1108210
- Status
- Registered
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed Jan. 7, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- Feb. 21, 2005
- Legal form
- Charitable company
- Company number
- 05331412
Address
- Address
- Shelter
88 Old Street
London
EC1V 9HU
Contact
- Phone
- 020 3752 5644
- info@smk.org.uk
- Website
smk.org.uk
Activities
The Foundation has established an Awards Scheme, currently with nine categories, as a means of identifying and developing the next generation of campaigners. A bespoke support programme is delivered to the winners of each category. More widely, the Foundation speaks out on behalf of the sector in order to champion the right to campaign.
Objects: To Promote The Efficiency And Effectiveness Of Charities And The Effective Application Of Resources For Charitable Purposes For The Benefit Of The Public By Raising The Standard Of And Promoting Excellence In Campaigning On Behalf Of Charitable Purposes In Particular By:(a) Awarding Individuals Who Have Conducted Effective And Lawful Campaigns That Further Charitable Purposes;(b) Raising Awareness Of Good Practice In Campaigning;(c) Providing Information And Guidance To People Who Are Campaigning In Furtherance Of Charitable Purposes.
Classification
- How
- Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- What
- General Charitable Purposes, Education/training
- Who
- Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind
Geography
- Country
- Northern Ireland, Scotland
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | Jan. 7, 2026On time | £543,332 | £612,384 | £59,217 | 6 |
| March 31, 2024 | Jan. 21, 2025On time | £828,425 | £761,083 | £128,269 | 9 |
| March 31, 2023 | Nov. 7, 2023On time | £640,931 | £660,516 | £60,928 | 9 |
| March 31, 2022 | Dec. 15, 2022On time | £554,241 | £535,552 | £80,512 | 7 |
| March 31, 2021 | Oct. 5, 2021On time | £434,043 | £478,158 | - | - |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Alex Kent | June 18, 2024 |
| Anthony Burton | June 18, 2024 |
| David John Wade | Sept. 30, 2025 |
| Emilija Rudzinskaite | June 18, 2024 |
| Gillian Lazonby | Sept. 17, 2024 |
| Juliet Can | June 18, 2024 |
| Nicole Chaires Itano | Sept. 30, 2025 |
| Richard Lane | July 1, 2021 |
| Sami Gichki | June 18, 2024 |