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.
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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 59% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?
Higher than 56% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% of UK Facilities 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 | £991,803 | £894,038 | £888,677 | £371,749 | £236,895 | 23 / 40 |
| 2024 | £893,304 | £882,193 | £877,418 | £273,984 | £105,332 | 21 / 40 |
| 2023 | £731,777 | £743,645 | £738,700 | £262,873 | £88,885 | 17 / 40 |
| 2022 | £516,140 | £529,500 | £524,941 | £274,741 | £177,148 | 15 / 40 |
| 2021 | £449,899 | £415,529 | 0 / 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 2025?
Community Action Northumberland reported total income of £992k and reported expenditure of £894k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Community Action Northumberland?
Community Action Northumberland has a program ratio of 89.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 421 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
Front Street
Pegswood
Morpeth
NE61 6UF
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Can
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated