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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.

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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.

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
£272,033
Latest Expenditure
£253,358

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 93.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 93.1%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£272,033
£253,3580 / 41
2024
£321,823
£320,3730 / 13
2023
£279,335
£227,7870 / 61
2022
£236,748
£191,8110 / 51
2021
£242,529
£183,6350 / 58

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2025?

Blue Watch Youth Centre reported total income of £272k and reported expenditure of £253k for the financial year ending 2025, 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.

Details

Address
BURDON LANE
RYHOPE
SUNDERLAND
SR2 0HR
Registration Date
27 June 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1047550
Charity Number
1047550

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Trustees

Robert Surtees Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Beth Andrews
Christine Barnes
IAN LAWRENCE
joseph Lemon
Also governs 1 other charity
Sheila Ferry

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