Common Room Of The Great North Limited
Also known as: Great North Institute
To advance, for the benefit of the public, education in the practice and understanding of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, in particular in the North-East Region by:a) Owning, operating and maintaining building b) Owning, and promoting the cultural, industrial and engineering heritage of building and collection c) Promoting public knowledge and awareness of role of STEM
Activities & Mission
To advance, for the benefit of the public, education in the practice and understanding of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, in particular in the North-East Region by:a) Owning, operating and maintaining building b) Owning, and promoting the cultural, industrial and engineering heritage of building and collection c) Promoting public knowledge and awareness of role of STEM
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 37% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 273). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Research 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 | £609,652 | £738,494 | £447,404 | -£605,864 | £0 | 25 / 45 |
| 2024 | £902,457 | £1,071,968 | £749,742 | -£477,022 | £0 | 30 / 52 |
| 2023 | £942,546 | £1,035,147 | £741,254 | -£307,511 | £0 | 26 / 58 |
| 2022 | £1,159,229 | £1,083,180 | £915,385 | -£214,910 | £0 | 15 / 65 |
| 2021 | £2,565,748 | £3,874,326 | £3,874,326 | -£290,959 | £0 | 8 / 54 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Common Room Of The Great North Limited
What does Common Room Of The Great North Limited do?
To advance, for the benefit of the public, education in the practice and understanding of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, in particular in the North-East Region by:a) Owning, operating and maintaining building b) Owning, and promoting the cultural, industrial and engineering heritage of building and collection c) Promoting public knowledge and awareness of role of STEM
How much income did Common Room Of The Great North Limited report in 2025?
Common Room Of The Great North Limited reported total income of £610k and reported expenditure of £738k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Common Room Of The Great North Limited?
Common Room Of The Great North Limited has a program ratio of 73.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 273 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Common Room Of The Great North Limited registered as a charity?
Common Room Of The Great North Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 November 2017 as charity number 1175946. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Common Room Of The Great North Limited?
Common Room Of The Great North Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Matthew Boyle OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Common Room Of The Great North Limited operate?
Common Room Of The Great North Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Common Room Of The Great North Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Common Room Of The Great North Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1175946.
Details
Westgate Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 1SE
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated