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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.

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
£991,803
Latest Expenditure
£894,038

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 59% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 56% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £3,145
Charitable Activities £959,368
Other Trading £26,937
Investments £2,353
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £888,677
Raising Funds £5,361
Governance £14,579
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2021
£449,899
£415,5290 / 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

Address
Uniun Enterprise Building
Front Street
Pegswood
Morpeth
NE61 6UF
Registration Date
9 November 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5023320
Charity Number
1144604

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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

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Can

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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