Action Foundation
We support asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants in the North East of England to lead lives that are safe, independent and fulfilled, by providing supported accommodation and free English language and employment classes. Our ?Skills for Life? English language classes are delivered from our classrooms in Newcastle and Sunderland, as well as in other centres through our community partnerships.
Activities & Mission
We support asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants in the North East of England to lead lives that are safe, independent and fulfilled, by providing supported accommodation and free English language and employment classes. Our ?Skills for Life? English language classes are delivered from our classrooms in Newcastle and Sunderland, as well as in other centres through our community partnerships.
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 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,750,728 | £1,584,616 | £1,501,296 | £699,493 | £101,352 | 30 / 98 |
| 2024 | £1,507,685 | £1,485,966 | £1,384,372 | £533,381 | £236,467 | 24 / 103 |
| 2023 | £1,324,392 | £1,479,916 | £1,378,267 | £511,662 | £148,487 | 27 / 103 |
| 2022 | £1,372,692 | £1,642,110 | £1,544,931 | £667,186 | £168,624 | 30 / 200 |
| 2021 | £1,744,353 | £1,577,842 | £1,476,412 | £936,604 | £474,787 | 29 / 144 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Action Foundation
What does Action Foundation do?
We support asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants in the North East of England to lead lives that are safe, independent and fulfilled, by providing supported accommodation and free English language and employment classes. Our ?Skills for Life? English language classes are delivered from our classrooms in Newcastle and Sunderland, as well as in other centres through our community partnerships.
How much income did Action Foundation report in 2025?
Action Foundation reported total income of £1.75m and reported expenditure of £1.58m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Action Foundation?
Action Foundation has a program ratio of 85.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Action Foundation registered as a charity?
Action Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 October 2009 as charity number 1132051. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Action Foundation?
Action Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Lyall. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Action Foundation operate?
Action Foundation operates across 3 areas: Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City and Sunderland.
Is Action Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Action Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132051.
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NE1 2JQ
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