Children North East
Also known as: Children - North East, The North East Children's Society
The difference that Children North East sets out to make is for all north east children and young people to grow up healthy and happy. Our mission and aim is to promote the rights of children and young people. We achieve this through strengthening and empowering children, young people and families and influencing social policy.
Activities & Mission
The difference that Children North East sets out to make is for all north east children and young people to grow up healthy and happy. Our mission and aim is to promote the rights of children and young people. We achieve this through strengthening and empowering children, young people and families and influencing social policy.
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.
Show all 9 areas of operation Hide areas of operation
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £4,065,874 | £4,025,878 | £3,954,151 | £871,114 | £287,077 | 102 / 26 |
| 2024 | £3,873,998 | £3,756,643 | £3,286,922 | £831,118 | £301,118 | 101 / 18 |
| 2023 | £3,308,795 | £3,252,922 | £3,157,898 | £638,763 | £150,290 | 98 / 18 |
| 2022 | £2,581,236 | £2,274,431 | £2,232,940 | £582,890 | £180,030 | 79 / 57 |
| 2021 | £2,302,352 | £1,998,197 | £1,950,361 | £276,085 | £120,605 | 66 / 44 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Children North East
What does Children North East do?
The difference that Children North East sets out to make is for all north east children and young people to grow up healthy and happy. Our mission and aim is to promote the rights of children and young people. We achieve this through strengthening and empowering children, young people and families and influencing social policy.
How much income did Children North East report in 2025?
Children North East reported total income of £4.07m and reported expenditure of £4.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Children North East?
Children North East has a program ratio of 97.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Children North East registered as a charity?
Children North East was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 October 1963 as charity number 222041. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Children North East?
Children North East is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Stoddart. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Children North East operate?
Children North East operates across 9 areas, including Cumbria, Darlington, Durham and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Children North East a registered charity?
Yes — Children North East is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 222041.
Details
89 DENHILL PARK
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE15 6QE
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Children - North East
- The North East Children's Society
- Children North East
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated