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Gateway Into The Community

Gateway into the Community enables people with learning disabilities to take part in a broad programme of leisure and learning opportunities. The safe environment within our own 'groups' prepares our members to participate in mainstream activities in their wider communities. We work to ensure that the inclusion of people who have a learning disability is enjoyable and beneficial for everyone.

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Activities & Mission

Gateway into the Community enables people with learning disabilities to take part in a broad programme of leisure and learning opportunities. The safe environment within our own 'groups' prepares our members to participate in mainstream activities in their wider communities. We work to ensure that the inclusion of people who have a learning disability is enjoyable and beneficial for everyone.

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
£842,560
Latest Expenditure
£721,984

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £47,465
Charitable Activities £783,905
Other Trading £0
Investments £11,190
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £721,984
Raising Funds £0
Governance £913
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 2026.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — Gateway into the Community (organisation 3988125)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£842,560
£721,984£721,984£754,916£360,19036 / 10
2025
£852,228
£718,751£718,751£634,340£531,90634 / 12
2024
£786,002
£676,407£676,407£500,863£344,63838 / 12
2023
£0
£350 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gateway Into The Community

What does Gateway Into The Community do?

Gateway into the Community enables people with learning disabilities to take part in a broad programme of leisure and learning opportunities. The safe environment within our own 'groups' prepares our members to participate in mainstream activities in their wider communities. We work to ensure that the inclusion of people who have a learning disability is enjoyable and beneficial for everyone.

How much income did Gateway Into The Community report in 2026?

Gateway Into The Community reported total income of £843k and reported expenditure of £722k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Gateway Into The Community registered as a charity?

Gateway Into The Community was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 February 2022 as charity number 1198034. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Gateway Into The Community?

Gateway Into The Community is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Liz Holmes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gateway Into The Community operate?

Gateway Into The Community operates in Northumberland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Gateway Into The Community a registered charity?

Yes — Gateway Into The Community is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1198034.

Details

Address
3
ST. MARYS WYND
HEXHAM
Northumberland
NE46 1LW
Registration Date
23 February 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5194160
Charity Number
1198034

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Trustees

Liz Holmes Chair
JOYCE ELIZABETH WINDER
Paul White
Rachael Francis Maria May Smith
ROSEMARY EILEEN THEOBALDS
Also governs 3 other charities
Sheelagh Vivien Craven

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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