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Community Action Northumberland

Also known as: Can

Our roles and activities include:The provision of advice, information, training, encouragement and other forms of support to community groups and voluntary organisations. Encouraging networking, co-operation and mutual support between voluntary and community organisations. Ensuring that the needs and opinions of communities and voluntary organisations are understood by decision-makers.

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Activities & Mission

Our roles and activities include:The provision of advice, information, training, encouragement and other forms of support to community groups and voluntary organisations. Encouraging networking, co-operation and mutual support between voluntary and community organisations. Ensuring that the needs and opinions of communities and voluntary organisations are understood by decision-makers.

Grants

Community Action Northumberland makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2026)
£877,146
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£886,463
Latest Expenditure
£877,146

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,845
Charitable Activities £874,431
Other Trading £6,619
Investments £2,568
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £872,338
Raising Funds £4,808
Governance £14,362
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£886,463
£877,146£872,338£381,066£185,89323 / 35
2025
£991,803
£894,038£888,677£371,749£236,89523 / 40
2024
£893,304
£882,193£877,418£273,984£105,33221 / 40
2023
£731,777
£743,645£738,700£262,873£88,88517 / 40
2022
£516,140
£529,500£524,941£274,741£177,14815 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Community Action Northumberland

What does Community Action Northumberland do?

Our roles and activities include:The provision of advice, information, training, encouragement and other forms of support to community groups and voluntary organisations. Encouraging networking, co-operation and mutual support between voluntary and community organisations. Ensuring that the needs and opinions of communities and voluntary organisations are understood by decision-makers.

How much income did Community Action Northumberland report in 2026?

Community Action Northumberland reported total income of £886k and reported expenditure of £877k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Community Action Northumberland registered as a charity?

Community Action Northumberland was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 November 2011 as charity number 1144604. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Community Action Northumberland?

Community Action Northumberland is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Community Action Northumberland operate?

Community Action Northumberland operates in Northumberland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Community Action Northumberland a registered charity?

Yes — Community Action Northumberland is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144604.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
9 November 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5023320
Charity Number
1144604

Trustees

Barrie Hensby
Charlotte Christine Strudwick
Dr Jean Styring
Also governs 2 other charities
Jan Ashdown
Janice Rose
Michael John Holt
NORMAN JOHN HOOKS
Also governs 1 other charity
Peter Samsom
Professor Jeremy Phillipson
The Venerable Catherine Ann Sourbut Groves
Also governs 2 other charities

Also Known As

  • Can

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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