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Berwick-Upon-Tweed Community Development Trust Limited

We deliver projects and services meeting the economic, social and environmental needs of the people of Berwick-upon-Tweed. We provide advice and training to people seeking employment. We manage the local foodbank, provide benefit advice and advocate on behalf of residents with local agencies. We manage a community building and run economic development projects.

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Activities & Mission

We deliver projects and services meeting the economic, social and environmental needs of the people of Berwick-upon-Tweed. We provide advice and training to people seeking employment. We manage the local foodbank, provide benefit advice and advocate on behalf of residents with local agencies. We manage a community building and run economic development projects.

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
£328,033
Latest Expenditure
£322,771

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 76% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 84% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £304,625
Charitable Activities £235,440
Other Trading £68,358
Investments £2,021
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £626,521
Raising Funds £0
Governance £930
Grants to Institutions £21,915
Other Expenditure £0

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
£328,033
£322,7710 / 32
2023
£423,501
£427,2340 / 11
2022
£375,384
£389,6720 / 10
2021
£362,186
£454,0810 / 8
2020
£610,444
£626,521£626,521£1,555,524£1,206,78623 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Berwick-Upon-Tweed Community Development Trust Limited

What does Berwick-Upon-Tweed Community Development Trust Limited do?

We deliver projects and services meeting the economic, social and environmental needs of the people of Berwick-upon-Tweed. We provide advice and training to people seeking employment. We manage the local foodbank, provide benefit advice and advocate on behalf of residents with local agencies. We manage a community building and run economic development projects.

How much income did Berwick-Upon-Tweed Community Development Trust Limited report in 2024?

Berwick-Upon-Tweed Community Development Trust Limited reported total income of £328k and reported expenditure of £323k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Berwick-Upon-Tweed Community Development Trust Limited?

Berwick-Upon-Tweed Community Development Trust Limited has a program ratio of 102.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Berwick-Upon-Tweed Community Development Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Berwick-Upon-Tweed Community Development Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 April 2005 as charity number 1109088. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Berwick-Upon-Tweed Community Development Trust Limited?

Berwick-Upon-Tweed Community Development Trust Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Keith Barrington Siseman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Berwick-Upon-Tweed Community Development Trust Limited operate?

Berwick-Upon-Tweed Community Development Trust Limited operates in Northumberland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Berwick-Upon-Tweed Community Development Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Berwick-Upon-Tweed Community Development Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109088.

Details

Address
THE WILLIAM ELDER BUILDING
56-58 CASTLEGATE
BERWICK UPON TWEED
TD15 1JT
Registration Date
18 April 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4015250
Charity Number
1109088

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Trustees

Keith Barrington Siseman Chair
Colette Janet Maria Harper
David Purvis
David Roderick Harper
Joan Montgomery
John Fisher
Lucy Hodgson
Michael Crawford

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