Shekinah Mission Plymouth

What Shekinah Mission Plymouth does

Shekinah Mission Plymouth is a registered charity (Charity No. 1097409) operating as a Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital, founded in 1992 and headquartered at Stonehouse Creek, Kings Road, Plymouth. The organization delivers integrated support services for people facing multiple disadvantages across Plymouth, Devon, Cornwall and Torbay, with physical operations at three sites: the Shekinah Centre in Plymouth, Endeavour House in Torquay, and Shekinah Grow in Paignton. Its service portfolio comprises six interconnected offerings: Homeless Support (showers, clothing, hot food, advice on benefits, health, debt, accommodation, and addiction), Health and Wellbeing, Personal Development, Employment Support, Make Amends (restorative justice for those affected by crime), and the Learning Exchange (educational and skills courses).

The charity is funded entirely through donations, charitable giving, and earned income rather than fees charged to beneficiaries. Disclosed revenue streams include public donations and individual fundraising pages, charity shop retail operations, corporate business partnerships, and contributions from faith-based and community groups. Annual outcomes disclosed for the most recent year include 430 people helped who experienced homelessness, 132 people supported into accommodation, 9,125 hot meals provided, 1,920 medical appointments facilitated, 165 free eye tests delivered, and 45 employment outcomes achieved. The Shekinah Appeal alone has drawn 685+ donors and raised £150,516+.

Shekinah pursues an evidence-based model emphasizing policy influence, research integration, formal evaluation, and innovation pilots, and collaborates with local academics. It is a participant in the Plymouth Alliance collaborative network and maintains relationships with corporate partners (Collins Aerospace, Steel Brew, Boringdon Park Golf Club, Celebration Balloons and Events), construction and architecture firms (Obedair, Inicio Architects, Plymouth City Council Building Control), and grant-making bodies (Devonshire Freemasons WAKE Fund). In 2025 the charity's Stonehouse Creek building refurbishment won the LABC Building Excellence Award for Best Public or Community Building in the South West.

Name

Shekinah Mission Plymouth

Legal name

Shekinah Mission (Plymouth) Limited

Website

https://shekinah.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Shekinah Mission Plymouth is a UK registered charity (founded 1992) that delivers homelessness support, health and wellbeing, personal development, employment support, restorative justice, and educational courses to people facing multiple disadvantages across Plymouth, Devon, Cornwall and Torbay, operating from three sites in Plymouth, Torquay and Paignton.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homelessness and Social Support Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services (BPAGAEAK)

Keywords

• Homeless support services
• Charitable social services
• Restorative justice
• Employment support services
• Community health wellbeing

Headquarters

HQ city

Plymouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Shekinah relies on public donations, individual fundraising pages, and campaign appeals to fund operations. The website shows a live donation counter exceeding £150,000, indicating ongoing public support.
2. Charity Shops: Revenue generated from charity shop operations where second-hand goods are sold to the public.
3. Business Partnerships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support in exchange for brand visibility at fundraising events. Collins Aerospace sponsored the 2026 Charity Golf Day as Headline Sponsor.
4. Community and Church Support: Support from faith-based organizations and community groups through regular contributions and volunteer engagement.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shekinah Mission Plymouth is a registered charity that provides free, in-person support services to people facing multiple disadvantages, primarily those experiencing homelessness. Its core offering bundles immediate practical support (showers, clothing, hot food), advice (benefits, mental and physical health, debt, accommodation, addiction), health and wellbeing services, personal development programmes, employment support, and restorative justice (Make Amends), delivered across three locations in Plymouth, Torquay, and Paignton.

Product overview

Shekinah is a charitable organization providing a unified set of support services for people experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantages. The organization operates through its main locations (Shekinah Centre in Plymouth, Endeavour House in Torquay, and Shekinah Grow in Paignton) and offers six interconnected service areas: Homeless Support Services (providing essential needs like meals, showers, and advice), Health & Wellbeing Services, Personal Development Services, Employment Support Services, Make Amends (Restorative Justice), and Learning Exchange (educational courses). These services work together to help individuals move from immediate support toward long-term stability and opportunity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homeless Support Services Walk-in practical and advisory support at Shekinah Centre, Stonehouse Creek, Plymouth — access to showers, clothing, and hot food, plus advice on benefits, mental and physical health, debt, accommodation, and addiction. Free to individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Health & Wellbeing Services Health and wellbeing support services aimed at improving overall wellness of individuals facing disadvantage, including medical appointments (1,920 in the last year) and free eye tests (165 in the last year).
• Personal Development Services Services aimed at building confidence and personal growth for individuals facing multiple disadvantages, delivered notably at Shekinah Grow in Paignton.
• Employment Support Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 430 people helped who experienced homelessness annually
• +4 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Collins AerospacecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 February 2026Collins Aerospace served as Headline Sponsor for Shekinah's Charity Golf Day scheduled for September 11, 2026. The sponsorship supports fundraising efforts and provides corporate visibility at the event.
• Plymouth AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2025Shekinah participates in the Plymouth Alliance, a collaborative network of organisations delivering services in Plymouth. The Plymouth Alliance Annual Report 2024/2025 highlights Shekinah's contributions.
• ObedaircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerObedair, a Plymouth-based construction partner, led the refurbishment of the Shekinah Building at Stonehouse Creek, which won the LABC Building Excellence Award for Best Public or Community Building in the South West.
• Steel BrewminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSteel Brew co-presents the Rock The Grave Halloween Charity Special event with Shekinah, providing venue and event support at Mills Bakery, Royal William Yard.
• Celebration Balloons and EventsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganises the Race Night fundraising event at Boringdon Park Golf Club, providing event entertainment and coordination services for Shekinah's benefit.
• Boringdon Park Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for the Race Night fundraising event, hosting the event at their clubhouse in Plymouth.
• Inicio ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm involved in the Shekinah Building refurbishment project at Stonehouse Creek that won the LABC regional award.
• Plymouth City Council Building ControlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal building control authority involved in the Shekinah Building refurbishment project.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• YMCA England & Wales: Federation of local YMCAs delivering supported housing, health, and personal development services across England and Wales. Compares to Shekinah's regional, multi-site delivery of housing and personal development services.
• Pathway (Healthcare for Homeless People): UK charity improving healthcare for homeless people through hospital and community-based services. Comparable to Shekinah's Health & Wellbeing service line and the 1,920 medical appointments it facilitates annually.

Direct peers

• Emmaus UK: UK federation supporting people out of homelessness through accommodation, training, and social enterprise (charity retail). Highly comparable to Shekinah's mix of supported housing, personal development, and charity shop revenue.
• Crisis: National UK charity ending homelessness through education, housing, and employment support. Comparable to Shekinah's holistic pathway approach that combines accommodation, training, and personal development for homeless individuals.
• Depaul UK: UK charity working with young people and adults experiencing homelessness and disadvantage, providing housing, education, and wellbeing services. Comparable integrated service portfolio to Shekinah.
• Centrepoint: UK charity supporting young people experiencing homelessness with housing, health, and employability services. Shares Shekinah's model of combining accommodation, personal development, and employment outcomes.
• Glass Door Homeless Charity: UK charity providing emergency accommodation and meals for people experiencing homelessness, with wraparound support. Operates at a similar regional scale to Shekinah and shares the meals-and-shelter-plus-advice model.
• St Mungo's: UK charity providing homelessness support, recovery, and accommodation services across multiple sites. Highly comparable to Shekinah's integrated model combining housing, health, and recovery pathways for people facing multiple disadvantages.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army UK: Large faith-based UK organisation providing homelessness hostels, addiction support, and community services. Comparable to Shekinah's faith-rooted delivery of holistic support including meals, accommodation, and addiction advice.
• Shelter: UK national housing and homelessness charity providing advice, advocacy, and supported housing. Overlaps with Shekinah's housing-advice and accommodation support services but operates at significantly larger national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/shekinah
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shekinah-mission-plymouth

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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