Gateshead Active Ltd

Registered charity 1208615 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as GATESHEAD ACTIVE

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Latest income
£1.6m
Latest spending
£1.9m
Registered
2024
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit on unrestricted funds of £238,854, resulting in a total net deficit for the year. The trustees acknowledge that material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to cash constraints and operational risks. However, they conclude that planned mitigating actions provide a reasonable basis for preparing the financial statements on a going concern basis.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
At the year end, the charity had a deficit on free reserves of £238,854. The trustees recognise that this is materially below the target level — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: material uncertainty disclosed
material uncertainties exist that may cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Gateshead Council
The charity purchases utilities from Gateshead Energy Company, a Company wholly-owned by the council. Given the volume and routine nature of these transactions, it is not practical to identify and disclose those individual transaction. — page 39
As at the year end, the charity owed £100,000 to this entity. The loan is referred to as “other loans” in note 17 of the financial statements — page 40
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Gateshead Corporation Employees Sports And Social Club CIC
The charity purchases utilities from Gateshead Energy Company, a Company wholly-owned by the council. Given the volume and routine nature of these transactions, it is not practical to identify and disclose those individual transaction. — page 39
As at the year end, the charity owed £100,000 to this entity. The loan is referred to as “other loans” in note 17 of the financial statements — page 40
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees' family members
The charity purchases utilities from Gateshead Energy Company, a Company wholly-owned by the council. Given the volume and routine nature of these transactions, it is not practical to identify and disclose those individual transaction. — page 39
As at the year end, the charity owed £100,000 to this entity. The loan is referred to as “other loans” in note 17 of the financial statements — page 40
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Entertainment for Gateshead C.I.C.
The charity also oversees a separate company, Entertainment for Gateshead C.I.C. — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by TC Group. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£5.2m
Total spending
£1.9m
Cost of raising funds
£137k
Reserves (reported)
£239k
Employees
44

Reported reserves equal ~1.5 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Gateshead

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£1.6m£1.9m

Common questions

Is Gateshead Active Ltd financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit on unrestricted funds of £238,854, resulting in a total net deficit for the year. The trustees acknowledge that material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to cash constraints and operational risks. However, they conclude that planned mitigating actions provide a reasonable basis for preparing the financial statements on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.