THE ENGINE SHED
Registration #1187504 · Registered
http://www.theengineshed.org.uk/mail@theengineshed.org.uk
31 GROVE HILL EMMER GREEN RG4 8PN
The Engine Shed is a special interest group for autistic children, young people and adults which was established in 2009. The group was set up by parents and carers in response to the lack of welcoming and supportive recreational facilities for our autistic children. There are two groups: one in Reading and one in NE London.
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About THE ENGINE SHED
THE ENGINE SHED is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1187504), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE ENGINE SHED reported a total income of £33,470 and total expenditure of £28,694 (a spending ratio of 86%, indicating strong allocation of funds to charitable activities). According to the Charity Commission, THE ENGINE SHED operates with the following stated purpose: The Engine Shed is a special interest group for autistic children, young people and adults which was established in 2009. The group was set up by parents and carers in response to the lack of welcoming and supportive recreational facilities for our autistic children. There are two groups: one in Reading and one in NE London. No significant governance concerns were identified for THE ENGINE SHED in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 85.7% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £33,470 | £28,694 | 86% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026