RISE NORTH EAST
Latest income
£1.8m
Latest spending
£1.8m
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,888 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of £1,066,960. The trustees confirmed that the charity continues to be a going concern, supported by a strong cash balance of £1,122,643. However, the charity's undesignated reserves were below its stated policy target of three months' operational costs.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £70,001 - £80,000 — below the median for charities its size (£76k)
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 1 £70,001 - £80,000” — page 31
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 1” — page 31
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“As at 31 March 2025, undesignated reserves, including those being accumulated to be held towards the equivalent of 3 months' operating costs, were £335,706 (not including the fixed assets). This is a minimum of £29,294 and a maximum of £79,294 short of the target of holding £365,000 - £415,000 for 3 months' operating costs for 2025-2026.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: One of the trustees is a teacher at the school. During the year the charity incurred expenditure totalling £10,000 with the school. At the balance sheet date the amount due to John Spence Community High School was £nil (2024 - £2,420).
“John Spence Community High School One of the trustees is a teacher at the school. During the year the charity incurred expenditure totalling £10,000 with the school. At the balance sheet date the amount due to John Spence Community High School was £nil (2024 - £2,420). Active Families North East / Active Families Training Academy One of the employees is married to the owner/director of Active Families North East and Active Families Training Academy. During the year the charity incurred expenditure totalling £47,944 with these organisations. At the balance sheet date the amount due was £nil (2023 - £nil).”
“Active Families North East / Active Families Training Academy One of the employees is married to the owner/director of Active Families North East and Active Families Training Academy. During the year the charity incurred expenditure totalling £47,944 with these organisations. At the balance sheet date the amount due was £nil (2023 - £nil).” — page 44
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: One of the employees is married to the owner/director of Active Families North East and Active Families Training Academy. During the year the charity incurred expenditure totalling £47,944 with these organisations. At the balance sheet date the amount due was £nil (2023 - £nil).
“John Spence Community High School One of the trustees is a teacher at the school. During the year the charity incurred expenditure totalling £10,000 with the school. At the balance sheet date the amount due to John Spence Community High School was £nil (2024 - £2,420). Active Families North East / Active Families Training Academy One of the employees is married to the owner/director of Active Families North East and Active Families Training Academy. During the year the charity incurred expenditure totalling £47,944 with these organisations. At the balance sheet date the amount due was £nil (2023 - £nil).”
“Active Families North East / Active Families Training Academy One of the employees is married to the owner/director of Active Families North East and Active Families Training Academy. During the year the charity incurred expenditure totalling £47,944 with these organisations. At the balance sheet date the amount due was £nil (2023 - £nil).” — page 44
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "within" (FY2024) to "below" (FY2025).
Funders the charity credits
- Sport England
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£1.8m
Total spending
£1.8m
Reserves (reported)
£336k
Employees
32
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/03/2026)
Trustees
- Simon Gordonchair
- Adam Pilkington
- Anoop Puri
- Debbie Henderson
- Graeme Richard Nash
- Joanne Cairns
- Karen Pearce
- Katy Elizabeth Storie
- Matthew Cormack
- Nicolette Erevik
- Steven Bell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.8m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.4m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.6m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.6m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is RISE NORTH EAST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,888 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of £1,066,960. The trustees confirmed that the charity continues to be a going concern, supported by a strong cash balance of £1,122,643. However, the charity's undesignated reserves were below its stated policy target of three months' operational costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BK Plus Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of RISE NORTH EAST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds RISE NORTH EAST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RISE NORTH EAST as a grant recipient include THE JOICEY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOICEY TRUST | FY2025 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | 1 | £4k |