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Bensham Grove Community Centre

Bensham Grove Community Centre is a Grade II listed building and gardens, conserved by the trustees, of historical significance holding original Georgian and Arts and Crafts features. The Centre is a venue for community activities and groups to meet, it is a venue for Adult learning courses and workshops and it hosts events throughout the year to include the diverse community it serves.

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Activities & Mission

Bensham Grove Community Centre is a Grade II listed building and gardens, conserved by the trustees, of historical significance holding original Georgian and Arts and Crafts features. The Centre is a venue for community activities and groups to meet, it is a venue for Adult learning courses and workshops and it hosts events throughout the year to include the diverse community it serves.

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

Latest Income
£284,655
Latest Expenditure
£289,261

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 101.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 101.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£284,655
£289,2610 / 58
2023
£223,973
£213,6640 / 44
2022
£198,525
£151,3670 / 46
2021
£108,254
£75,2630 / 45
2020
£229,557
£231,3460 / 38

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bensham Grove Community Centre

What does Bensham Grove Community Centre do?

Bensham Grove Community Centre is a Grade II listed building and gardens, conserved by the trustees, of historical significance holding original Georgian and Arts and Crafts features. The Centre is a venue for community activities and groups to meet, it is a venue for Adult learning courses and workshops and it hosts events throughout the year to include the diverse community it serves.

How much income did Bensham Grove Community Centre report in 2024?

Bensham Grove Community Centre reported total income of £285k and reported expenditure of £289k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bensham Grove Community Centre registered as a charity?

Bensham Grove Community Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 February 2020 as charity number 1188101. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Bensham Grove Community Centre?

Bensham Grove Community Centre is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is SHIRLEY BROWN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bensham Grove Community Centre operate?

Bensham Grove Community Centre operates in Gateshead, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bensham Grove Community Centre a registered charity?

Yes — Bensham Grove Community Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188101.

Details

Address
BENSHAM GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE
SIDNEY GROVE
GATESHEAD
NE8 2XD
Registration Date
21 February 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5152445
Charity Number
1188101

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Trustees

SHIRLEY BROWN Chair
Shirley Allen
Susan Gaye Adamson
VIKAS KUMAR

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