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Building Futures East Limited

Our aim is significant social impact through the creation of business that creates local employment opportunities through delivery of appropriate local services. The services we provide being of a tangible benefit to local communities, and more specifically neighbourhoods of need.

Activities & Mission

Our aim is significant social impact through the creation of business that creates local employment opportunities through delivery of appropriate local services. The services we provide being of a tangible benefit to local communities, and more specifically neighbourhoods of need.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£418,143
Latest Expenditure
£381,738

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 37% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 22% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 17.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 13% 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 £608,317
Charitable Activities £110,256
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £400

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £609,286
Raising Funds £70,764
Governance £44,985
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£418,143
£381,7380 / 25
2023
£472,993
£489,7080 / 35
2022
£718,973
£680,050£609,286-£39,028£022 / 40
2021
£948,075
£917,981£836,901-£77,951£029 / 50
2020
£701,293
£676,546£620,457-£108,045£26,20523 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Building Futures East Limited

What does Building Futures East Limited do?

Our aim is significant social impact through the creation of business that creates local employment opportunities through delivery of appropriate local services. The services we provide being of a tangible benefit to local communities, and more specifically neighbourhoods of need.

How much income did Building Futures East Limited report in 2024?

Building Futures East Limited reported total income of £418k and reported expenditure of £382k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Building Futures East Limited?

Building Futures East Limited has a program ratio of 84.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% 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 Building Futures East Limited registered as a charity?

Building Futures East Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 August 2008 as charity number 1125555. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Building Futures East Limited?

Building Futures East Limited 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 Building Futures East Limited operate?

Building Futures East Limited operates across 4 areas: Newcastle Upon Tyne City, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland.

Is Building Futures East Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Building Futures East Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125555.

Details

Address
BEGBIES TRAYNOR (CENTRAL) LLP
GROUND FLOOR
PORTLAND HOUSE
54 NEW BRIDGE STREET WEST
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 8AP
Registration Date
18 August 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4037839
Charity Number
1125555

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Trustees

BRUCE STEWART SHEPHERD
Dr Emma Barron
Evette Callender
Kerry Louise Drabble
Matthew William Webster
Peter Stoner

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