HEALTHWORKS NEWCASTLE
To preserve and protect the good health of the community in Newcastle upon Tyne in particular by the establishment of a Health Resource Centre in that area
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reported an operating deficit of £205,710 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in a decrease in total reserves to £1,419,382. Despite the deficit, the trustees state that free/unrestricted reserves of £225,377 remain above the policy target of £468,643, and the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the auditor.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024/25: one). The value of these benefits was between £65,000 and £70,000.” — page 27
“One employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024/25: one).” — page 27
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £60,001 - £65,000 (FY2025) to £65,000 - £70,000 (FY2026).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Paul Court — Chief Executive
- Joel Marks — Chair
Funders the charity credits
- Treskock
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/08/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (04/11/2021)
Trustees
- Ben Cody Porter
- DR Patricia Anne Cresswell
- Debra Lagun
- Dr Gavin Daniel Tempest
- Dr Omar Al-Janabi
- Jonathan Rafael Sabarre
- Michelle Elizabeth Henderson
- Thomas George Richards
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £2.1m | £2.4m |
| 31/03/2025 | £2.4m | £2.4m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.5m | £2.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.1m | £2.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.7m | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is HEALTHWORKS NEWCASTLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reported an operating deficit of £205,710 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in a decrease in total reserves to £1,419,382. Despite the deficit, the trustees state that free/unrestricted reserves of £225,377 remain above the policy target of £468,643, and the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the auditor. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Kinnair Associates Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of HEALTHWORKS NEWCASTLE earn?
Per its FY2026 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £65,000 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 20/03/2025 | £5k | Grant to HealthWORKS Newcastle |
| Community Foundation North East | 21/11/2024 | £8k | Grant to HealthWORKS Newcastle |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/01/2024 | £4k | Accessible gym for everyone |
| Community Foundation North East | 26/05/2022 | £6k | Grant to HealthWORKS Newcastle |
| Community Foundation North East | 07/04/2022 | £7k | Grant to HealthWORKS Newcastle |
| Community Foundation North East | 17/02/2022 | £5k | A grant to HealthWORKS Newcastle |
| Community Foundation North East | 21/10/2021 | £3k | A grant to HealthWORKS Newcastle |
| Community Foundation North East | 08/07/2021 | £4k | A grant to HealthWORKS Newcastle |
| Community Foundation North East | 29/04/2021 | £6k | A grant to HealthWORKS Newcastle |
| Community Foundation North East | 05/10/2018 | £5k | For the delivery of community activities |
| Community Foundation North East | 05/03/2018 | £2k | Community gym |
| Community Foundation North East | 28/02/2018 | £970 | Summer Holiday Fun @ The Lemington Centre |
| Community Foundation North East | 20/02/2018 | £3k | Cooking on a Budget |
| Community Foundation North East | 06/09/2017 | £5k | For the delivery of community activities |
| Community Foundation North East | 14/06/2016 | £4k | Towards Community First Health and Wellbeing |
| Community Foundation North East | 01/03/2016 | £3k | Towards Liz's Community Cafe |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/03/2007 | £462 | health and fitness activities for asylum seekers |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 08/03/2005 | £66k | Grant awarded to West End Health Resource Centre (Tyne & Wear) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 22/05/2001 | £6k | Grant awarded to West End Health Resource Centre (Tyne & Wear) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HARRISON FOUNDATION | 1 | £700k |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 1 | £632k |
| AGE UK | 1 | £482k |
| NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS CHARITY | 1 | £225k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £150k |
| THE REECE FOUNDATION | 1 | £142k |
| MICHAEL CARRICK FOUNDATION | 1 | £82k |
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £60k |
Charities like this
- NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS CHARITY
- NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY
- NEWCASTLE UNITED FOUNDATION
- Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside
- THE UNITED HEBREW CONGREGATION OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
- NEWCASTLE BENFIELD JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEALTHWORKS NEWCASTLE | £2.1m | £65,000 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS CHARITY | £9.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY | £198k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWCASTLE UNITED FOUNDATION | £7.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside | £10.3m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE UNITED HEBREW CONGREGATION OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | £202k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |