Backworth Miners Welfare
Also known as: Backworth Miners' Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground, Bates Cottages Recreation Ground & Welfare Institute, The Backworth and Bates Cottages Social Welfare Centre
Provide social and sporting activities for the local inhabitants of the area with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants
Activities & Mission
Provide social and sporting activities for the local inhabitants of the area with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants
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 39% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £535,178 | £561,559 | £421,983 | £484,120 | £374,417 | 12 / 0 |
| 2023 | £519,659 | £556,015 | £307,431 | £510,501 | £144,036 | 15 / 15 |
| 2022 | £604,051 | £541,435 | £354,347 | £546,857 | £174,861 | 14 / 0 |
| 2021 | £449,436 | £406,053 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £347,137 | £335,476 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Backworth Miners Welfare
What does Backworth Miners Welfare do?
Provide social and sporting activities for the local inhabitants of the area with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants
How much income did Backworth Miners Welfare report in 2024?
Backworth Miners Welfare reported total income of £535k and reported expenditure of £562k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Backworth Miners Welfare?
Backworth Miners Welfare has a program ratio of 78.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Backworth Miners Welfare registered as a charity?
Backworth Miners Welfare was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 May 1963 as charity number 522129. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Backworth Miners Welfare?
Backworth Miners Welfare is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Backworth Miners Welfare operate?
Backworth Miners Welfare operates in North Tyneside, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Backworth Miners Welfare a registered charity?
Yes — Backworth Miners Welfare is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 522129.
Details
STATION ROAD
BACKWORTH
NE27 0AH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Backworth Miners' Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground
- Bates Cottages Recreation Ground & Welfare Institute
- The Backworth and Bates Cottages Social Welfare Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated