PENNYWELL NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
We offer activities that promote healthy living, the acquisition of life skills, independence and engagement with neighbours. These vary based on the needs and the expressed wishes of our users. Currently we provide: HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND SELF CARE EDUCATION, GARDENING CLUB, ARTS PROJECT, PEER MENTOR VOLUNTEERS, JOINT WORKING INITIATIVES WITH LOCAL PARTNERS, BREAKOUT (School Holiday Activities)
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves were £367,816, which is below the stated policy target of approximately £100,000 (six months of running costs). The trustees report that the charity was able to meet core costs through support from the Henry Smith Charity and rental income, and confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“The Management Committee has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be approximately 6 months of running costs - which currently equates to roughly £100,000.” — page 9
Trustees
- BEVERLEY BULMER
- DENISE HALEY
- David Thompson
- Esdaile Boyling
- JULIE HANLY
- Kevin Doran
- Leanne Moore
- Peter Lovegrove
- Sharon Gunn
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £217k | £241k |
| 31/03/2025 | £215k | £242k |
| 31/03/2024 | £283k | £223k |
| 31/03/2023 | £257k | £234k |
| 31/03/2022 | £206k | £217k |
Common questions
Is PENNYWELL NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves were £367,816, which is below the stated policy target of approximately £100,000 (six months of running costs). The trustees report that the charity was able to meet core costs through support from the Henry Smith Charity and rental income, and confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PENNYWELL NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PENNYWELL NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE as a grant recipient include THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION, THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION, SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN CHARITY TRUST, THE GROCERS' CHARITY, THE JOICEY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £7k | |
| SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN CHARITY TRUST | FY2024 | £6k | Section 2(f) |
| SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN CHARITY TRUST | FY2022 | £6k | Section 2 f Charitable Organisations |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2025 | £5k | Elderly |
| THE JOICEY TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £600 | Other Charities/Voluntary Bodies |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/06/2026 | £10k | Health Support Worker |
| Community Foundation North East | 08/01/2026 | £1k | Grant to Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre |
| Community Foundation North East | 20/11/2025 | £4k | Grant to Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre |
| Community Foundation North East | 07/08/2025 | £2k | Grant to Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/01/2025 | £10k | Community Support Worker |
| Community Foundation North East | 19/09/2024 | £1k | Grant to Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre |
| Community Foundation North East | 08/08/2024 | £2k | Grant to Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/11/2023 | £12k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/08/2023 | £10k | Cost of Living Crisis Coordinator |
| Community Foundation North East | 24/11/2022 | £8k | Grant to Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre |
| Community Foundation North East | 17/11/2022 | £1k | Grant to Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre |
| Community Foundation North East | 17/11/2022 | £4k | Grant to Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre |
| Community Foundation North East | 10/03/2022 | £3k | A grant to Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/02/2022 | £175k | Pennywell Post-Covid Community Health Project (PPCCHP) |
| Community Foundation North East | 09/12/2021 | £4k | A grant to Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre |
| Community Foundation North East | 25/11/2021 | £1k | A grant to Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/08/2021 | £10k | Community Engagement Worker |
| Community Foundation North East | 17/06/2021 | £10k | A grant to Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre |
| Community Foundation North East | 09/02/2017 | £5k | Towards The Pennywell Older People's Health Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/12/2016 | £2k | A Taste of Pennywell |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2015 | £10k | The Breakout Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 01/04/2015 | £11k | Towards Community Education Project Year 3 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/02/2011 | £10k | Community Education Programme |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 13/12/2005 | £40k | Grant awarded to Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre (Tyne & Wear) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/04/2005 | £4k | Adopt a Mini Plot Project |