TYNEMOUTH VOLUNTEER LIFE BRIGADE
Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade is a voluntary shore based coastal rescue team. We specialise in Rope Rescue, Water Rescue & Coastal Search and Rescue. Operating from the Watch House Museum in Tynemouth, we need to raise at least £30,000 each year to maintain our rescue team, free-to-visit museum and to provide our water safety educational offering.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £20,533 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £264,040 to £243,507. Unrestricted funds decreased to £216,979, while restricted funds remained relatively stable at £26,528. The charity holds significant cash reserves of £143,743 against total assets of £243,507.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- JOHN DAVID WRIGHTchair
- Alan Graham
- DAVID BELL
- David Graham
- David James Steven
- Dr Rebecca Day
- Heather Peacock Mrs
- Jonathan Peters
- NORMAN PETERS
- PETER LILLEY
- Sebastian Littlewood
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £94k | £114k |
| 31/03/2024 | £112k | £92k |
| 31/03/2023 | £119k | £92k |
| 31/03/2022 | £63k | £65k |
| 31/03/2021 | £57k | £32k |
Common questions
Is TYNEMOUTH VOLUNTEER LIFE BRIGADE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £20,533 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £264,040 to £243,507. Unrestricted funds decreased to £216,979, while restricted funds remained relatively stable at £26,528. The charity holds significant cash reserves of £143,743 against total assets of £243,507. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TYNEMOUTH VOLUNTEER LIFE BRIGADE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TYNEMOUTH VOLUNTEER LIFE BRIGADE as a grant recipient include THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE, THE SIR JAMES KNOTT TRUST, THE W A HANDLEY CHARITY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE | FY2023 | £56k | |
| THE SIR JAMES KNOTT TRUST | FY2023 | £12k | Feedback example (3 years) |
| THE W A HANDLEY CHARITY TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE W A HANDLEY CHARITY TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Philanthropy, Volunteering & Voluntary Sector Support |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 09/01/2017 | £1k | Towards Life saving equipment |
| Community Foundation North East | 24/11/2016 | £5k | Towards Rescue vehicle |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/09/2003 | £15k | "Repair & Restoration of Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Headquarters PPG" |
| UK government | — | £7k | Inshore & Inland Rescue Boat Grant Fund |