Blue Watch Youth Centre
Blue Watch is a resource for children, young people and families living in Sunderland East and its surrounding area. It provides recreational and leisure activities, services for those who are/at risk of homelessness/temporary accommodation, substance misuse, excluded from education, social media exploitation, debt and limited opportunities due to age, gender, infirmity or disability.
Activities & Mission
Blue Watch is a resource for children, young people and families living in Sunderland East and its surrounding area. It provides recreational and leisure activities, services for those who are/at risk of homelessness/temporary accommodation, substance misuse, excluded from education, social media exploitation, debt and limited opportunities due to age, gender, infirmity or disability.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £286,570 | £282,504 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2025 | £272,033 | £253,358 | 0 / 41 | |||
| 2024 | £321,823 | £320,373 | 0 / 13 | |||
| 2023 | £279,335 | £227,787 | 0 / 61 | |||
| 2022 | £236,748 | £191,811 | 0 / 51 |
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Frequently asked questions about Blue Watch Youth Centre
What does Blue Watch Youth Centre do?
Blue Watch is a resource for children, young people and families living in Sunderland East and its surrounding area. It provides recreational and leisure activities, services for those who are/at risk of homelessness/temporary accommodation, substance misuse, excluded from education, social media exploitation, debt and limited opportunities due to age, gender, infirmity or disability.
How much income did Blue Watch Youth Centre report in 2026?
Blue Watch Youth Centre reported total income of £287k and reported expenditure of £283k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Blue Watch Youth Centre registered as a charity?
Blue Watch Youth Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 June 1995 as charity number 1047550. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Blue Watch Youth Centre?
Blue Watch Youth Centre is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert Surtees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Blue Watch Youth Centre operate?
Blue Watch Youth Centre operates in Sunderland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Blue Watch Youth Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Blue Watch Youth Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1047550.
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- 2 November 2026
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