Friends Action North East
To provide a broad spectrum of projects to enable sustainable friendships/connections to reduce social isolation in the community.
Activities & Mission
To provide a broad spectrum of projects to enable sustainable friendships/connections to reduce social isolation in the community.
Grants
Friends Action North East is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2025)
- £154,097
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- disability and other 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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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.
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Financial Information
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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 | £179,775 | £154,097 | 0 / 17 | |||
| 2024 | £101,475 | £149,443 | 0 / 13 | |||
| 2023 | £152,526 | £126,746 | 0 / 13 | |||
| 2022 | £117,884 | £108,310 | 0 / 14 | |||
| 2021 | £161,325 | £122,960 | 0 / 16 |
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Frequently asked questions about Friends Action North East
What does Friends Action North East do?
To provide a broad spectrum of projects to enable sustainable friendships/connections to reduce social isolation in the community.
How much income did Friends Action North East report in 2025?
Friends Action North East reported total income of £180k and reported expenditure of £154k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends Action North East registered as a charity?
Friends Action North East was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 2019 as charity number 1182364. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Friends Action North East?
Friends Action North East is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Action North East operate?
Friends Action North East operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Action North East a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Action North East is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182364.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
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