Point North Community Foundation
Latest income
£16.1m
Latest spending
£6.5m
Registered
1995
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating surplus of £90,926 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by lower-than-anticipated costs and strong investment income. The trustees confirm that reserves are sufficient to continue as a going concern, noting strong free reserves and long-term stakeholder contracts despite a forecast modest deficit for the upcoming year.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £80,001 - £90,000 — below the median for charities its size (£125k)
“During the year, one member of staff received remuneration of more than £80,000 (2024: One £70,000) and one more than £60,000 (2024: One £60,000).” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three to six months of operating expenditure (held: £987k)
“The first theme is the operating reserves range. This is defined as the expenditure required to operate the organisation for a period between three (3) and six (6) months.” — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grants paid to Durham Youth CIO, an organisation of which Emily Burns (Trustee) is a Director and Rebecca Armstrong (Trustee) is an advisor.
“During the year grants totalling £18,920 (2024: £10,000) were paid to Durham Youth CIO, an organisation of which Emily Burns, Trustee, is a Director and Rebecca Armstrong, Trustee, is an advisor.” — page 59
“During the year grants totalling £1,998 (2024: £5,000) were paid to Creative Youth Oppurtunities CIC, an organisation of which Rebecca Armstrong, Trustee, is a Trustee.” — page 59
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grants paid to Creative Youth Opportunities CIC, an organisation of which Rebecca Armstrong (Trustee) is a Trustee.
“During the year grants totalling £18,920 (2024: £10,000) were paid to Durham Youth CIO, an organisation of which Emily Burns, Trustee, is a Director and Rebecca Armstrong, Trustee, is an advisor.” — page 59
“During the year grants totalling £1,998 (2024: £5,000) were paid to Creative Youth Oppurtunities CIC, an organisation of which Rebecca Armstrong, Trustee, is a Trustee.” — page 59
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grants paid to Great North Air Ambulance, an organisation of which Rebecca Armstrong (Trustee) is an advisor.
“During the year grants totalling £18,920 (2024: £10,000) were paid to Durham Youth CIO, an organisation of which Emily Burns, Trustee, is a Director and Rebecca Armstrong, Trustee, is an advisor.” — page 59
“During the year grants totalling £1,998 (2024: £5,000) were paid to Creative Youth Oppurtunities CIC, an organisation of which Rebecca Armstrong, Trustee, is a Trustee.” — page 59
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grants paid to Pioneering Care Partnership, an organisation of which Ann Dolphin (Trustee) is a member.
“During the year grants totalling £18,920 (2024: £10,000) were paid to Durham Youth CIO, an organisation of which Emily Burns, Trustee, is a Director and Rebecca Armstrong, Trustee, is an advisor.” — page 59
“During the year grants totalling £1,998 (2024: £5,000) were paid to Creative Youth Oppurtunities CIC, an organisation of which Rebecca Armstrong, Trustee, is a Trustee.” — page 59
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations received from Trustees or organisations that Trustees had declared an interest in.
“During the year grants totalling £18,920 (2024: £10,000) were paid to Durham Youth CIO, an organisation of which Emily Burns, Trustee, is a Director and Rebecca Armstrong, Trustee, is an advisor.” — page 59
“During the year grants totalling £1,998 (2024: £5,000) were paid to Creative Youth Oppurtunities CIC, an organisation of which Rebecca Armstrong, Trustee, is a Trustee.” — page 59
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£16.1m
Total spending
£6.5m
Cost of raising funds
£218k
Reserves (reported)
£987k
Employees
10
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/05/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (20/03/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (27/05/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (04/06/2020)
- Received assets from another charity (04/06/2020)
- Received assets from another charity (04/06/2020)
Trustees
- Alison Dunn
- Emma Ruth O'Rourke
- Gillian Chinhengo
- Joanna Margaret Barker MBE
- Judith Hartley
- Sarah Thorpe
- Timothy Mallon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £16.1m | £6.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £6.4m | £8.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £4.3m | £6.0m |
| 31/03/2022 | £4.9m | £4.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £5.5m | £5.5m |
Common questions
Is Point North Community Foundation financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating surplus of £90,926 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by lower-than-anticipated costs and strong investment income. The trustees confirm that reserves are sufficient to continue as a going concern, noting strong free reserves and long-term stakeholder contracts despite a forecast modest deficit for the upcoming year. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by UNW LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of Point North Community Foundation earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band.
Who funds Point North Community Foundation?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Point North Community Foundation as a grant recipient include LEMPRIERE PRINGLE 2015, THE FOYLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LEMPRIERE PRINGLE 2015 | FY2022 | £500k |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £200k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| DAVID LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £106k |
| JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE FRANK JACKSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £85k |
| THE PARGITER TRUST | 1 | £80k |
| THE JOHN ARMITAGE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £70k |
| BEEBY FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £48k |