Families First (north East)
Also known as: Durham Families First, Hartlepool Families First, Stockton Families First
Provision of services for children, young people and their families, of those with additional needs, disabilities and autism
Activities & Mission
Provision of services for children, young people and their families, of those with additional needs, disabilities and autism
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 73% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Families First (north East)
What does Families First (north East) do?
Provision of services for children, young people and their families, of those with additional needs, disabilities and autism
How much income did Families First (north East) report in 2025?
Families First (north East) reported total income of £1.77m and reported expenditure of £1.78m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Families First (north East)?
Families First (north East) has a program ratio of 100.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Families First (north East) registered as a charity?
Families First (north East) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 June 2019 as charity number 1183964. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Families First (north East)?
Families First (north East) is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAMELA HARGREAVES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Families First (north East) operate?
Families First (north East) operates across 3 areas: Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and Stockton-on-tees.
Is Families First (north East) a registered charity?
Yes — Families First (north East) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183964.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Durham Families First
- Hartlepool Families First
- Stockton Families First
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated