North East Housing Association Limited
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £84,217 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by increased staff costs following a move to a living wage and ongoing refurbishment works. Despite this deficit, the charity holds considerable liquid resources and unrestricted funds of £2,199,429, which the trustees note equate to around 15 months of planned expenditure. The charity has no debt, maintains a negative gearing position, and the auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserve policy is to hold funds to allow the Charity to continue for a period of at least 12 months even if its income decreases.”
“At the year end, the Charity had a defined benefit pension deficit liability of £100,000.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- CAROLINE MORTLOCKchair
- DEREK SMITH
- JANET SMITH
- JOHN HARRISON
- LINDA HITMAN
- Natalie Dewey
- VICTORIA GRAY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.7m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.4m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
Common questions
Is North East Housing Association Limited financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £84,217 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by increased staff costs following a move to a living wage and ongoing refurbishment works. Despite this deficit, the charity holds considerable liquid resources and unrestricted funds of £2,199,429, which the trustees note equate to around 15 months of planned expenditure. The charity has no debt, maintains a negative gearing position, and the auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Kinnair Associates Limited.