families first (north east)

The charity supports children and young people. Families First (north East) is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Hartlepool and operates in Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, and Stockton On Tees.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

Provision of services for children, young people and their families, of those with additional needs, disabilities and autism

Fundraising

See where Families First (north East) is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Hartlepool Middlesbrough Stockton-on-tees

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,766,667

Latest Expenditure

£1,782,829

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,183

Charitable Activities £1,750,918

Other Trading £0

Investments £2,869

Other Income £9,697

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,773,844

Raising Funds £8,985

Governance £11,802

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,766,667	£1,782,829	£1,773,844	£803,320	£333,779	53 / 7
2024	£1,626,125	£1,665,011	£1,654,530	£819,482	£360,764	80 / 10
2023	£1,538,493	£1,507,829	£1,495,587	£858,368	£410,834	53 / 45
2022	£1,380,264	£1,321,529	£1,301,428	£827,704	£289,000	79 / 42
2021	£1,327,235	£1,234,415	£1,219,558	£768,969	£199,000	77 / 25