Abbeyfield Northumbria
Also known as: The Abbeyfield Newcastle Upon Tyne Society Limited
The principal activity of the Society is to provide accommodation, care and companionship for lonely or frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and principles of The Abbeyfield Society Limited.
Activities & Mission
The principal activity of the Society is to provide accommodation, care and companionship for lonely or frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and principles of The Abbeyfield Society Limited.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 14% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 37% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2026 — The Abbeyfield Berwick Society Limited (organisation 500464)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £4,437,650 | £2,817,710 | £2,795,169 | £6,324,421 | £579,278 | 69 / 8 |
| 2023 | £2,214,422 | £2,323,777 | £2,302,194 | £4,704,481 | £4,634,023 | 57 / 8 |
| 2022 | £2,031,692 | £2,024,136 | £2,002,850 | £4,879,087 | £4,800,315 | 58 / 7 |
| 2021 | £2,011,565 | £1,977,095 | £1,958,459 | £4,762,051 | £4,668,665 | 60 / 17 |
| 2020 | £1,959,526 | £1,853,939 | £1,835,650 | £4,581,260 | £4,510,802 | 60 / 17 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Abbeyfield Northumbria
What does Abbeyfield Northumbria do?
The principal activity of the Society is to provide accommodation, care and companionship for lonely or frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and principles of The Abbeyfield Society Limited.
How much income did Abbeyfield Northumbria report in 2024?
Abbeyfield Northumbria reported total income of £4.44m and reported expenditure of £2.82m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Abbeyfield Northumbria?
Abbeyfield Northumbria has a program ratio of 63.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Abbeyfield Northumbria registered as a charity?
Abbeyfield Northumbria was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 August 1963 as charity number 222742. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Abbeyfield Northumbria?
Abbeyfield Northumbria is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Abbeyfield Northumbria operate?
Abbeyfield Northumbria operates across 2 areas: Newcastle Upon Tyne City and Northumberland.
Is Abbeyfield Northumbria a registered charity?
Yes — Abbeyfield Northumbria is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 222742.
Details
Head Office
40A The Grove
Gosforth
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE3 1NH
Registry Information
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Abbeyfield Newcastle Upon Tyne Society Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated