NORTHUMBERLAND COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE LIMITED
NCEL operates various initiatives and projects to better the lives of disadvantaged people living within Stobhill and throughout South East Northumberland. Our services are open to all age ranges and run from our Stobhill Link Community Hub. We offer volunteer opportunities and address local issues such as health and wellbeing, unemployment, skills building, horticulture and social inclusion.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £3,712 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £79,251 against total expenditure of £82,963. Unrestricted reserves decreased to £6,543 from £14,159 in the previous year. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern and confident it can meet its obligations as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants 21,689 54,702 76,391” — page 15
“The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves at a level sufficient to support continuity of services and manage financial risk.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- DAVID WEATHERHEADchair
- ANN PURVIS
- Derek Thompson
- John Beynon
- MARJORIE HASWELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £79k | £83k |
| 31/03/2024 | £71k | £76k |
| 31/03/2023 | £77k | £88k |
| 31/03/2022 | £89k | £89k |
| 31/03/2021 | £66k | £64k |
Common questions
Is NORTHUMBERLAND COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £3,712 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £79,251 against total expenditure of £82,963. Unrestricted reserves decreased to £6,543 from £14,159 in the previous year. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern and confident it can meet its obligations as they fall due. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NORTHUMBERLAND COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NORTHUMBERLAND COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION, THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST, THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION, THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND'S CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION | FY2026 | £10k | |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Smaller Grants |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND'S CHARITY | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £600 | |
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £500 | Other Charities/Voluntary Bodies |
| THE DWF FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £500 | |
| THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND'S CHARITY | FY2025 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/08/2025 | £20k | Headstrong Men |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/07/2022 | £8k | Community Coordinator |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/04/2019 | £50k | The Family Chances Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/04/2018 | £9k | iLearn |
| Community Foundation North East | 22/03/2018 | £7k | Community RePaint |