CHILDREN NORTH EAST
Registered charity 222041 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CHILDREN - NORTH EAST, THE NORTH EAST CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
The difference that Children North East sets out to make is for all north east children and young people to grow up healthy and happy. Our mission and aim is to promote the rights of children and young people. We achieve this through strengthening and empowering children, young people and families and influencing social policy.
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Other Charitable Purposes · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds carried forward were £871,114, comprising a general fund of £341,114 and a designated fund of £530,000. The trustees consider a 'comfortable' level of free reserves to be between £250,000 and £300,000, and the actual free reserves of £287,077 fall within this stated policy range. The independent auditors confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £70,001 - £80,000 — above the median for charities its size (£70k)
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 1 £70,001 - £80,000” — page 31
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 1 £70,001 - £80,000” — page 31
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Largest income source: contracts and grants from the public sector and grant making bodies
“The main sources of income are contracts and grants from the public sector and grant making bodies. These are a mixture of both restricted and unrestricted funds. In addition, we generate sales income through offering our services, in particular in regard to our Poverty Proofing service.” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: between £250,000 and £300,000 (held: £287k)
“The Board has examined the pattern of income and expenditure over recent years and decided that a realistic 'comfortable' level of Free Reserves should be between £250,000 and £300,000.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Pension scheme deficit: £38k
“The amount recognised is the net present value of the deficit reduction contributions payable under the agreement that relates to the deficit. The present value is calculated using the discount rates detailed in note 19 to the financial statements.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by BK Plus Audit Limited. Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Children North East (matched by registered charity number).
Public-sector contracts awarded
From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.
Property (HM Land Registry)
4 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (2 freehold); recorded price paid £225k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£72k
Reported reserves equal ~0.9 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (69% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 1.8% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Cumbria · Darlington · Durham · Gateshead · Newcastle Upon Tyne City · Northumberland · Sandwell · Stockton-on-tees · Sunderland
Income and spending
Common questions
Is CHILDREN NORTH EAST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds carried forward were £871,114, comprising a general fund of £341,114 and a designated fund of £530,000. The trustees consider a 'comfortable' level of free reserves to be between £250,000 and £300,000, and the actual free reserves of £287,077 fall within this stated policy range. The independent auditors confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BK Plus Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of CHILDREN NORTH EAST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds CHILDREN NORTH EAST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHILDREN NORTH EAST as a grant recipient include John Lewis Partnership Foundation, THE SIR JAMES KNOTT TRUST, THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION, THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED, HAYS TRAVEL FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.
Government & lottery funding
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