TEESDALE COMMUNITY RESOURCES
We provide resources and services for the local community of South West Durham. We have a particular focus on children, young people and families and bring together volunteers to enable aspirations to be met. We are based in a venue that provides rooms, accommodation, outdoor activities, music and community transport.
Objects
TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY OF TEESDALE, BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER VOLUNTEERS, IN PARTICULAR AGED BETWEEN 14 AND 25, AND ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, PROTECT HEALTH, RELIEVE POVERTY AND SICKNESS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £50,449 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted funds decreasing from £119,308 to £43,650. The trustees' report notes that running costs have increased due to rising energy prices and employment costs, creating a squeeze on profits. Despite this, the independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention to suggest the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees wish to hold reserves of between 3 and 6 months running costs which currently equates to between £100,000 and £200,000.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Amy Bainbridge
- Christopher John Connolly
- David Christopher Nicholls
- Hannah Jane Langdon Thomas
- James Christopher Arundel
- Professor John Simon Young
- Rachel Dyne
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £383k | £433k |
| 31/03/2024 | £412k | £458k |
| 31/03/2023 | £398k | £398k |
| 31/03/2022 | £342k | £295k |
| 31/03/2021 | £336k | £236k |
Common questions
Is TEESDALE COMMUNITY RESOURCES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £50,449 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted funds decreasing from £119,308 to £43,650. The trustees' report notes that running costs have increased due to rising energy prices and employment costs, creating a squeeze on profits. Despite this, the independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention to suggest the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/05/2026 | £16k | TCR Hub Food Warriors |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/11/2025 | £215k | TCR Hub Futures |
| Community Foundation North East | 27/03/2025 | £10k | Grant to Teesdale Community Resources |
| Community Foundation North East | 18/07/2024 | £10k | Grant to Teesdale Community Resources |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/06/2024 | £19k | TCR Community Bridge |
| Community Foundation North East | 13/05/2021 | £20k | A grant to Teesdale Community Resources |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/03/2020 | £135k | Teesdale Community Resources |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/01/2019 | £10k | Durham Festival of Wellbeing |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Point North Community Foundation | 2 | £213k |
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- TEESDALE VILLAGE HALLS CONSORTIUM
- DURHAM COMMUNITY ACTION LIMITED
- COMMUNITIES TOGETHER DURHAM
- TEESDALE DAY CLUBS
- TEES VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- DERBYSHIRE DALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEESDALE COMMUNITY RESOURCES | £383k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TEESDALE VILLAGE HALLS CONSORTIUM | £171k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DURHAM COMMUNITY ACTION LIMITED | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITIES TOGETHER DURHAM | £362k | £53,497 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TEESDALE DAY CLUBS | £193k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TEES VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |