CLEVELAND HOUSING ADVICE CENTRE
THE RELIEF OF POVERTY OF THE PEOPLE OF TEES VALLEY BY PROVIDING ADVICE WITH CASEWORK ON STATUTORY RIGHTS TO PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS OR THREATENED WITH HOMELESSNESS.ON ISSUES OF WELFARE, HOUSING BENEFITS, DEBT & ARREARS. FREE REPRESENTATIONAL ADVOCACY SERVICE AT APPEAL TRIBUNALS & COUNTY COURT.. ON THE JOB TRAINING FOR RESIDENTS WHO ARE BOTH SOCIALLY & ECONOMICALLY EXCLUDED FROM THE LABOUR MARKET.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £377,879 against total expenditure of £374,314, resulting in a small surplus. The Treasurer's Report confirms that reserves were maintained at £120,000, which is equivalent to six months' running costs, indicating the charity remains in a healthy financial position.
What the accounts disclose
“24%: Various time-limited grants” — page 49
“The Charity’s reserve was maintained at six months' running costs, equivalent to £120,000.” — page 49
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/07/2014)
Trustees
- Malcolm Batemanchair
- BERNARD BRYDON
- Graham Williamson
- Naomi Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £378k | £374k |
| 31/12/2024 | £348k | £345k |
| 31/12/2023 | £345k | £339k |
| 31/12/2022 | £290k | £287k |
| 31/12/2021 | £248k | £237k |
Common questions
Is CLEVELAND HOUSING ADVICE CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £377,879 against total expenditure of £374,314, resulting in a small surplus. The Treasurer's Report confirms that reserves were maintained at £120,000, which is equivalent to six months' running costs, indicating the charity remains in a healthy financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CLEVELAND HOUSING ADVICE CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CLEVELAND HOUSING ADVICE CENTRE as a grant recipient include THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION, THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION, THE GROCERS' CHARITY, THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION, THE HILDEN CHARITABLE FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | UK Round July 2024 |
| THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £8k | |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £8k | |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2024 | £5k | Elderly |
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE HILDEN CHARITABLE FUND | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | National |
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Charitable activities |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | Provides an outreach advisory service and support for elderly people living in their own homes. |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2024 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 17/07/2025 | £10k | Grant to Cleveland Housing Advice Centre |
| Community Foundation North East | 12/06/2025 | £5k | Grant to Cleveland Housing Advice Centre |
| Community Foundation North East | 09/05/2024 | £5k | Grant to Cleveland Housing Advice Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/01/2024 | £20k | Cost of Living Crisis |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/05/2023 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/12/2022 | £281k | Meeting the downturn in the economy |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/11/2022 | £5k | Upgrading the charity laptops and desktops computers |
| Community Foundation North East | 03/11/2022 | £5k | Grant to Cleveland Housing Advice Centre |
| Community Foundation North East | 26/05/2022 | £3k | Grant to Cleveland Housing Advice Centre |
| Community Foundation North East | 26/05/2022 | £30k | Grant to Cleveland Housing Advice Centre |
| A B Charitable Trust | 06/12/2021 | £10k | A grant to Cleveland Housing Advice Centre CIO (CHAC) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/07/2021 | £9k | Improving access to local community |
| Community Foundation North East | 20/05/2021 | £2k | A grant to Cleveland Housing Advice Centre |
| Community Foundation North East | 22/04/2021 | £5k | A grant to Cleveland Housing Advice Centre |
| A B Charitable Trust | 04/12/2020 | £10k | A grant to Cleveland Housing Advice Centre CIO (CHAC) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/05/2020 | £10k | Covid 19 advice delivery |
| A B Charitable Trust | 09/01/2020 | £10k | A grant to Cleveland Housing Advice Centre CIO (CHAC) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/05/2019 | £9k | Toilet Refurbishment |
| A B Charitable Trust | 24/01/2019 | £10k | A grant to Cleveland Housing Advice Centre CIO (CHAC) |
| A B Charitable Trust | 23/01/2018 | £10k | A grant to Cleveland Housing Advice Centre CIO (CHAC) |
| Community Foundation North East | 04/01/2018 | £25k | Three years salary and on costs of a Welfare Caseworker supporting people in Middlesbrough Year 2 |
| Community Foundation North East | 17/08/2017 | £25k | Three years salary and on costs of a Welfare Caseworker supporting people in Middlesbrough Year 1 |
| A B Charitable Trust | 24/01/2017 | £10k | A grant to Cleveland Housing Advice Centre CIO (CHAC) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/11/2016 | £10k | Heating System Replacement |
| A B Charitable Trust | 26/01/2016 | £10k | Prisoners training and support for employment |