Gateshead Carers Association
We support, advise, represent, advocate & campaign for unpaid adult carers living or working in Gateshead. We aim for carers to have increased choice and control in their life, improved health and wellbeing, financial wellbeing, and are treated with respect and dignity. We provide training & short-break activities that reduce isolation and help carers to have a life of their own outside of caring.
Activities & Mission
We support, advise, represent, advocate & campaign for unpaid adult carers living or working in Gateshead. We aim for carers to have increased choice and control in their life, improved health and wellbeing, financial wellbeing, and are treated with respect and dignity. We provide training & short-break activities that reduce isolation and help carers to have a life of their own outside of caring.
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 48% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 70% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £242,163 | £330,510 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2024 | £518,039 | £459,151 | £459,151 | £236,535 | £105,957 | 16 / 3 |
| 2023 | £440,840 | £459,729 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2022 | £444,446 | £522,477 | 0 / 23 | |||
| 2021 | £602,653 | £534,423 | £534,423 | £274,567 | £274,567 | 20 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Gateshead Carers Association
What does Gateshead Carers Association do?
We support, advise, represent, advocate & campaign for unpaid adult carers living or working in Gateshead. We aim for carers to have increased choice and control in their life, improved health and wellbeing, financial wellbeing, and are treated with respect and dignity. We provide training & short-break activities that reduce isolation and help carers to have a life of their own outside of caring.
How much income did Gateshead Carers Association report in 2025?
Gateshead Carers Association reported total income of £242k and reported expenditure of £331k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Gateshead Carers Association?
Gateshead Carers Association has a program ratio of 88.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Gateshead Carers Association registered as a charity?
Gateshead Carers Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 April 2007 as charity number 1118942. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Gateshead Carers Association?
Gateshead Carers Association is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Ian Mearns. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Gateshead Carers Association operate?
Gateshead Carers Association operates in Gateshead, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Gateshead Carers Association a registered charity?
Yes — Gateshead Carers Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1118942.
Details
8-9 Gladstone Terrace
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE8 4DY
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