NEW HOPE NORTH EAST
New Hope Northeast provides education, information and opportunities designed to support and enable disabled people to maximise their full potential. Its focus is to raise awareness of the issues affecting disabled people , both generally and in relation to their social exclusion via support groups , forums, advice , advocacy and general support for disabled people and their families/carers
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,297 for the year, with total income of £95,618 and total expenditure of £93,321. Free reserves stood at £57,226, which is above the stated policy target of three months of expenditure. The trustees confirmed that adequate resources exist to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity retains reserves of at least 3 months expenditure to ensure that it has funds to complete its committed operations for the period.” — page 4
Trustees
- John Alan Braithwaitechair
- Doreen Chance
- Edison Zimuto
- Geua Atkinson
- Preddie Bononge
- Queen Neshava
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £96k | £93k |
| 31/05/2024 | £73k | £70k |
| 31/05/2023 | £64k | £47k |
| 31/05/2022 | £56k | £34k |
| 31/05/2021 | £48k | £36k |
Common questions
Is NEW HOPE NORTH EAST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,297 for the year, with total income of £95,618 and total expenditure of £93,321. Free reserves stood at £57,226, which is above the stated policy target of three months of expenditure. The trustees confirmed that adequate resources exist to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NEW HOPE NORTH EAST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NEW HOPE NORTH EAST as a grant recipient include CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON, THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2024 | £27k | Church & Communities Programme |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2023 | £25k | Church & Communities Programme |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2022 | £25k | Church & Communities Programme |
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 05/03/2025 | £10k | Grant to New Hope North East |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/01/2025 | £20k | Celebrating Culture Through Sewing |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/03/2024 | £150k | Strategy and Development Core Costs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/03/2023 | £10k | His Majesty's Coronation Celebrations |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/04/2022 | £9k | Joyous Jubilee Celebration @70 |
| The Mercers' Company | 01/07/2021 | £77k | Grant to New Hope North East |
| UK government | 02/09/2020 | £16k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2020 | £10k | Grow, Cook and Serve |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/11/2018 | £10k | Multicultural Youth Arts Group |