TRIANGULAR CIO
Triangular was initially set up in 2014 as a community group. As the number of beneficiaries grew and the work expanded, the trustees decided to incorporate the organisation in 2018 for more accountability and transparency. The object of the CIO is to advance the education and training of those granted refugee status, seeking asylum, recent migrants and their dependents.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £16,268 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £56,080. The trustees consider the level of free reserves to be healthy and appropriate, noting that multi-year funding agreements provide financial stability. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were materially non-compliant.
What the accounts disclose
“Paul Hamlyn Foundation 33,333” — page 21
“The trustees have agreed that the minimum level of free reserves should be equivalent to six months of core operating costs for the charity’s Advice, Information and Guidance (AIG) services. Core costs include staffing, office, and management expenses. For the current financial year, six months of core operating costs amount to £51,154.”
Trustees
- Jama Jamachair
- EYOB HAILE
- NEJAT HABTOM
- Nabiha Diko
- Sara Isak Andemariam
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £333k | £316k |
| 31/03/2024 | £252k | £250k |
| 31/03/2023 | £103k | £96k |
| 31/03/2022 | £90k | £77k |
| 31/03/2021 | £80k | £51k |
Common questions
Is TRIANGULAR CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £16,268 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £56,080. The trustees consider the level of free reserves to be healthy and appropriate, noting that multi-year funding agreements provide financial stability. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were materially non-compliant. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TRIANGULAR CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TRIANGULAR CIO as a grant recipient include THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST, LLOYDS BANK FOUNDATION FOR ENGLAND & WALES, THE ENERGY SAVING TRUST FOUNDATION, THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC, CIVIC POWER FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £100k | Other Charities/Voluntary Bodies |
| LLOYDS BANK FOUNDATION FOR ENGLAND & WALES | FY2023 | £75k | Charity in Gateshead supporting asylum seekers and refugees |
| THE ENERGY SAVING TRUST FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £40k | |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | FY2025 | £30k | |
| CIVIC POWER FUND | FY2023 | £20k | Immigration Rights |
| CHARLES PLATER TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | |
| THE SIR JAMES KNOTT TRUST | FY2023 | £13k | Restricted Fund |
| LEEDS BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £12k | Large Grant |
| CIVIC POWER FUND | FY2024 | £11k | |
| WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK) CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | FY2025 | £6k | |
| THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | |
| SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN CHARITY TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Section 2(f) |
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 21/07/2026 | £30k | A grant to Triangular CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 27/03/2025 | £20k | Grant to Triangular CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 20/03/2025 | £7k | Grant to Triangular CIO |
| Sport England | 17/02/2025 | £6k | Wheels of Change: Empowering Refugee Women Through Cycling |
| Community Foundation North East | 07/11/2024 | £1k | Grant to Triangular CIO |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/07/2024 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/05/2023 | £13k | Project Funding |
| Sport England | 28/04/2023 | £9k | Refugee Women's Fitness, Yoga, and Dance in Gateshead |
| Community Foundation North East | 19/01/2023 | £1k | Grant to Triangular CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 22/12/2022 | £5k | Grant to Triangular CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 15/12/2022 | £7k | Grant to Triangular CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 03/11/2022 | £5k | Grant to Triangular CIO |
| Sport England | 13/10/2022 | £10k | Jubilee Fund - Exercise & Fitness for Refugees in Newcastle |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 20/04/2022 | £59k | "Dressed for the Occasion" |
| Barrow Cadbury Trust | 14/10/2020 | £9k | COVID-19 - Triangular |
| UK government | 22/06/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Sport England | 09/04/2020 | £7k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/01/2020 | £10k | Peer Support |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/06/2019 | £10k | "Recent Refugee Journey" |
| Sport England | 20/03/2019 | £10k | Syrian community, weekly indoor 7-a-side football programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/08/2018 | £10k | Holistic Approach 2 Tackling Knife Crime |