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acumen community buildings

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public. Acumen Community Buildings is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Tyne And Wear and operates in Sunderland.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Acumen Community Buildings provides office accommodation, co-working space and support for social enterprises, community businesses, community groups and individuals who are creating social impact in the local community. It is runs a grade II* listed building, The Old Rectory, as a hub for place based social action in Houghton-le-Spring and the surrounding coalfields area of Sunderland.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£150,415
Latest Expenditure
£143,999

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 95.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 95.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£150,415£143,9990 / 35
2023£143,092£182,6050 / 35
2022£197,678£164,3680 / 35
2021£186,653£175,1150 / 35
2020£81,751£66,9450 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers