PROPS NORTH EAST
PROPS North East provides care and support for the Families and Carers of Substance Misusers within North Tyneside and the City of Newcastle upon Tyne. The support provided includes: Complimentary Therapies; Advocacy; Group and One to One Support; Respite Care; Councelling; Training, and Respite in our own caravan
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £57,613 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in an increase in free reserves to £274,034. The trustees consider this level of reserves to be above their stated policy target of holding the equivalent of three to four months' payroll costs, estimated at £120k - £160k. The trustees conclude that the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees considered it would be appropriate to hold the equivalent of at least three to four months' payroll costs/expenditure, which would equate to approximately £120k - £160k, in a designated fund within total free reserves.”
“The charitable company owns one £1 ordinary share, 100% of the voting capital of the Positive Practice Partnership Ltd a company incorporated and registered in England and Wales (Company number 08487355).” — page 23
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL | Specialist Drug and Alcohol Carers Service | 01/05/2024 | £1.5m |
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/01/2013)
Trustees
- Alastair Mitchell
- Benjamin Broadhead
- Carole Dodd
- Denise Wilkins
- Lynne Griffin
- Susan Rosemary Sinton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £616k | £558k |
| 31/03/2025 | £497k | £491k |
| 31/03/2024 | £459k | £391k |
| 31/03/2023 | £417k | £379k |
| 31/03/2022 | £374k | £356k |
Common questions
Is PROPS NORTH EAST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £57,613 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in an increase in free reserves to £274,034. The trustees consider this level of reserves to be above their stated policy target of holding the equivalent of three to four months' payroll costs, estimated at £120k - £160k. The trustees conclude that the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 01/04/2026 | £10k | Grant to P.R.O.P.S North East |
| Community Foundation North East | 20/11/2025 | £1k | Grant to P.R.O.P.S North East |
| Community Foundation North East | 17/04/2025 | £2k | Grant to P.R.O.P.S North East |
| Community Foundation North East | 12/09/2024 | £1k | Grant to P.R.O.P.S North East |
| Community Foundation North East | 02/04/2024 | £15k | Grant to P.R.O.P.S North East |
| Community Foundation North East | 01/03/2023 | £2k | Grant to P.R.O.P.S North East |
| Community Foundation North East | 11/08/2022 | £5k | Grant to P.R.O.P.S North East |
| Community Foundation North East | 27/01/2022 | £2k | A grant to P.R.O.P.S North East |
| Community Foundation North East | 31/05/2018 | £2k | Run a weekly Youth Participation Group, working on peer led Social Action Projects |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 17/12/2013 | £3k | Grant awarded to PROPS North East (Tyne & Wear) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 22/04/2013 | £1k | Grant awarded to PROPS North East (Tyne & Wear) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 11/12/2012 | £100k | Grant awarded to PROPS North East (Tyne & Wear) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 29/06/2012 | £46k | Grant awarded to PROPS North East (North East) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 21/07/2009 | £88k | Grant awarded to PROPS North East (Tyne & Wear) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 11/07/2006 | £29k | Grant awarded to PROPS North East (Tyne & Wear) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 13/07/2004 | £54k | Grant awarded to PROPS North East (Tyne & Wear) |