GATESHEAD OLDER PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY
Gateshead Older People's Assembly offers opportunities for over 50s to maintain their health and independence through socialising, exercising, and learning. We support activities in community venues across our borough and maintain a wellness hub for over 50s in Deckham. For more information, please visit www.gatesheadopa.org.uk
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The provided document is an impact report and does not contain financial statements, reserves figures, or income/expenditure data required to assess financial health. It highlights operational activities and beneficiary outcomes but lacks the specific financial metrics needed for a forensic analysis of financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead Borough Council | Contract for the Provision of FaME - Falls Management Exercise Programme | — | — |
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/06/2018)
- Received assets from another charity (11/11/2014)
Trustees
- COUNCILLOR WILLIAM DICK BA HONS
- Eileen Barrass
- Hilary Riley
- Margaret Barrett
- Marion McMahon
- Patricia Ann Morton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £274k | £245k |
| 31/03/2024 | £249k | £256k |
| 31/03/2023 | £215k | £206k |
| 31/03/2022 | £254k | £202k |
| 31/03/2021 | £316k | £274k |
Common questions
Is GATESHEAD OLDER PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The provided document is an impact report and does not contain financial statements, reserves figures, or income/expenditure data required to assess financial health. It highlights operational activities and beneficiary outcomes but lacks the specific financial metrics needed for a forensic analysis of financial stability.
Who funds GATESHEAD OLDER PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GATESHEAD OLDER PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY as a grant recipient include HEART RESEARCH UK, THE HEADLEY TRUST, THE MCCARTHY & STONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEART RESEARCH UK | FY2021 | £68k | Miss Nicola Bruce - Gateshead 50+ Healthy Hearts |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | FY2022 | £60k | Towards core costs. |
| THE MCCARTHY & STONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £38k | Christmas Connection Grants |
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | |
| THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | |
| SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £4k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 29/01/2026 | £20k | Grant to Gateshead Older People's Assembly |
| Sport England | 09/12/2025 | £14k | Move to Improve |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/07/2025 | £14k | Football and Art |
| Community Foundation North East | 27/03/2025 | £21k | Grant to Gateshead Older People's Assembly |
| Community Foundation North East | 23/01/2025 | £5k | Grant to Gateshead Older People's Assembly |
| Community Foundation North East | 03/10/2024 | £5k | Grant to Gateshead Older People's Assembly |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/09/2024 | £40k | Millionaire Street 2024 08w2 Year 1 |
| Postcode Lottery | 31/08/2024 | £20k | Millionaire Street 2024 08w2 Year 2 |
| Community Foundation North East | 11/07/2024 | £39k | Grant to Gateshead Older People's Assembly |
| Sport England | 03/06/2024 | £12k | Live Strong, Live Long |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/04/2023 | £10k | Making Movies |
| Community Foundation North East | 16/03/2023 | £5k | Grant to Gateshead Older People's Assembly |
| Community Foundation North East | 23/02/2023 | £2k | Grant to Gateshead Older People's Assembly |
| Community Foundation North East | 24/11/2022 | £9k | Grant to Gateshead Older People's Assembly |
| Community Foundation North East | 30/06/2022 | £33k | Grant to Gateshead Older People's Assembly |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/07/2021 | £136k | Fresh Start |
| Community Foundation North East | 27/05/2021 | £25k | A grant to Gateshead Older People's Assembly |
| Community Foundation North East | 22/04/2021 | £2k | A grant to Gateshead Older People's Assembly |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/03/2021 | £10k | Never Too Old to Rock |
| Sport England | 03/03/2021 | £5k | Covid-19 Return to play |
| UK government | 01/12/2020 | £25k | ALB-SportEngland-Covid-19 Return to Play |
| Sport England | 01/12/2020 | £20k | Covid-19 Return to play |
| UK government | 17/07/2020 | £50k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Community Foundation North East | 12/03/2019 | £10k | For work that promotes the social inclusion of older people |
| Community Foundation North East | 12/02/2019 | £1k | Community room refurbishment |