Carers Trust Tyne & Wear
Also known as: Gateshead Crossroads, Gateshead Crossroads Caring for Carers
We are a specialist provider supporting Carers and their families. Our objects are to relieve the stresses experienced by Carers and their beneficiaries. We improve the lives of Carers and Young Carers and enable Carers to continue to care.
Activities & Mission
We are a specialist provider supporting Carers and their families. Our objects are to relieve the stresses experienced by Carers and their beneficiaries. We improve the lives of Carers and Young Carers and enable Carers to continue to care.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 80% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £896,869 | £941,966 | £931,377 | £226,354 | £166,601 | 42 / 1 |
| 2024 | £998,794 | £994,859 | £983,502 | £271,451 | £131,150 | 47 / 0 |
| 2023 | £835,205 | £939,477 | £925,615 | £267,516 | £113,987 | 47 / 0 |
| 2022 | £867,522 | £940,097 | £916,060 | £371,788 | £195,622 | 45 / 0 |
| 2021 | £910,729 | £892,649 | £874,677 | £444,363 | £220,801 | 45 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Carers Trust Tyne & Wear
What does Carers Trust Tyne & Wear do?
We are a specialist provider supporting Carers and their families. Our objects are to relieve the stresses experienced by Carers and their beneficiaries. We improve the lives of Carers and Young Carers and enable Carers to continue to care.
How much income did Carers Trust Tyne & Wear report in 2025?
Carers Trust Tyne & Wear reported total income of £897k and reported expenditure of £942k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Carers Trust Tyne & Wear?
Carers Trust Tyne & Wear has a program ratio of 103.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Carers Trust Tyne & Wear registered as a charity?
Carers Trust Tyne & Wear was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 December 1996 as charity number 1059917. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Carers Trust Tyne & Wear?
Carers Trust Tyne & Wear is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Carers Trust Tyne & Wear operate?
Carers Trust Tyne & Wear operates across 6 areas, including Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Carers Trust Tyne & Wear a registered charity?
Yes — Carers Trust Tyne & Wear is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1059917.
Details
SMAILES LANE
HIGHFIELD
ROWLANDS GILL
TYNE & WEAR
NE39 2DB
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Also Known As
- Gateshead Crossroads
- Gateshead Crossroads Caring for Carers
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated