TANGA CLUB
Providing fully inclusive activities, support and services for families of children who have special educational needs and disabilities or other vulnerabilities, their friends and families, in Northumberland and the surrounding areas. Providing training opportunities for families and professionals.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT IN LIFE OF YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES THROUGH:(A) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;(B) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY;(C) THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT TO PARENTS AND CARERS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, ADVICE AND GUIDANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £35,573 fall within the charity's stated policy target of six months' operating costs. The charity reported a net decrease in total funds of £5,103 for the year, driven by restricted expenditure exceeding restricted income, while unrestricted funds saw a surplus.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of Tanga Club to seek and maintain a reserves policy of six months operating costs.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- 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
- Andrew Anderson
- Elaine Stanforth
- Jill Goodfellow
- Lisa Westwood
- Sarah Louise Richardson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £86k | £91k |
| 31/03/2024 | £75k | £48k |
| 31/03/2023 | £54k | £57k |
| 31/03/2022 | £27k | £17k |
| 31/07/2021 | £63k | £37k |
Common questions
Is TANGA CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £35,573 fall within the charity's stated policy target of six months' operating costs. The charity reported a net decrease in total funds of £5,103 for the year, driven by restricted expenditure exceeding restricted income, while unrestricted funds saw a surplus. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TANGA CLUB?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TANGA CLUB as a grant recipient include THE BADUR FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BADUR FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £20k | |
| THE BADUR FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £7k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/04/2026 | £20k | Tanga's inclusive mission |
| Community Foundation North East | 29/01/2026 | £2k | Grant to Tanga Club |
| Postcode Lottery | 28/04/2025 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Community Foundation North East | 27/03/2025 | £8k | Grant to Tanga Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/10/2024 | £20k | The Tanga Family Network |
| Community Foundation North East | 05/09/2024 | £3k | Grant to Tanga Club |
| Community Foundation North East | 18/07/2024 | £5k | Grant to Tanga Club |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/11/2023 | £18k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/03/2021 | £69k | Tanga Club - looking to the future securing support. |
| UK government | 05/10/2020 | £11k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |