LOVE DUNSTON
We provide activities to benefit the residents of Dunston and the surrounding areas, and with a particular emphasis on supporting young people and, in particular but not limited to, those facing complex challenges such as leaving care, homelessness, addictions or offending behaviours
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the period with total net assets of £41,246, a decrease from the previous year's £47,922, driven by a deficit in restricted funds. The trustees report that the financial future involved considerable uncertainty at the start of the year, but this was mitigated by an injection of funds from various trusts and a National Lottery project. The charity notes that the quest for future funding is constant and relies on securing further income streams to sustain operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The quest for future funding is constant, and we will continue to search for income streams which will enable us to continue offering a free access youth project for many years to come.”
Trustees
- Christopher David Folwellchair
- Brenda Clelland
- Emma Harrison
- Molly Sendall
- Shaun Tumelty
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/08/2025 | £112k | £118k |
| 30/08/2024 | £121k | £73k |
Common questions
Is LOVE DUNSTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the period with total net assets of £41,246, a decrease from the previous year's £47,922, driven by a deficit in restricted funds. The trustees report that the financial future involved considerable uncertainty at the start of the year, but this was mitigated by an injection of funds from various trusts and a National Lottery project. The charity notes that the quest for future funding is constant and relies on securing further income streams to sustain operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LOVE DUNSTON?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LOVE DUNSTON as a grant recipient include THE JOICEY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOICEY TRUST | FY2025 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 29/01/2026 | £30k | Grant to Love Dunston |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/09/2025 | £202k | The Drop In - Support for Young People |
| Community Foundation North East | 31/10/2024 | £4k | Grant to Love Dunston |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/02/2024 | £15k | To the Next Level |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/06/2023 | £5k | D&T Youth |