NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN EDUCATION BOARD
The promotion of education in the Diocese of Newcastle consistent with the faith and practice of the Church of England.The promotion of religious education and religious worship in schools within the Diocese.The promotion of Church schools and advice to their Governors.The promotion of co-operation between the Board and bodies concerned in any respect with education in the Diocese.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £233,706, which remains above the charity's stated policy minimum of £100,000. The charity reports an unrestricted deficit for the year and notes that a further transfer of funds from reserves will be necessary to meet financial obligations in the coming year.
What the accounts disclose
“It is therefore the Board's policy to hold a total of at least £100,000 in reserves to satisfy this requirement.”
“During the year the charity made contributions totalling £240,000 (2024: £240,000) to JET LLP as donations to support its activities. At the year end a balance of £65,616 was owing to JET which is included within creditors (2024: £93,024 owed by JET LLP included within debtors). No trustees or key management personnel had a personal interest in the joint venture. The transactions were undertaken at arm’s length and in line with the charity’s objectives.” — page 34
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2022)
Trustees
- Alan Hardie
- Brenda Frier
- Carolyn Roberts MBE
- David Akers
- David McKenzie
- Dr Sarah Moon
- Kate Massey
- Pauline Hilary Pearson
- Professor Gary Holmes
- RICHARD RESTALL
- Rebecca Simpson
- Rev Julia Lacey
- Rev Lee Batson
- Rev Samuel George Lochead
- Rt Revd Helen-Ann Hartley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £79k | £315k |
| 31/12/2024 | £79k | £408k |
| 31/12/2023 | £323k | £523k |
| 31/12/2022 | £529k | £505k |
| 31/12/2021 | £240k | £365k |
Common questions
Is NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN EDUCATION BOARD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £233,706, which remains above the charity's stated policy minimum of £100,000. The charity reports an unrestricted deficit for the year and notes that a further transfer of funds from reserves will be necessary to meet financial obligations in the coming year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN EDUCATION BOARD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN EDUCATION BOARD as a grant recipient include ST HILD AND ST BEDE TRUST.
Shared trustees with funders
- David Akers — trustee here and at ST HILD AND ST BEDE TRUST
- Pauline Hilary Pearson — trustee here and at ST HILD AND ST BEDE TRUST
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST HILD AND ST BEDE TRUST | FY2022 | £620k | Continuing ministerial development/education within the Dioceses of Newcastle and Durham |
| ST HILD AND ST BEDE TRUST | FY2025 | £51k | Support the RE Adviser to schools and academies |
| ST HILD AND ST BEDE TRUST | FY2024 | £32k | support RE Advisers to schools and academies in the dioceses of Newcastle and Durham |
| ST HILD AND ST BEDE TRUST | FY2023 | £31k | Support RE Advisers to schools and academies in the dioceses of Newcastle and Durham |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2020 | £1.5m | School Condition Allocation - Voluntary Aided Sector Recipients |
| UK government | 01/04/2020 | £254k | Devolved Formula Capital - Local Authority & Voluntary Aided Sector Recipients |