Groundwork North East

Also known as: Groundwork West Durham & Darlington, West Durham Groundwork Trust, Groundwork West Durham

To promote for the public benefit, urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation within the Area.To advance public education in environmental mattersTo promote the conservation, protections and improvement of physical and natural environment within the Area

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£8,192,304

Latest Expenditure

£7,914,471

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 35% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 26% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 23% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £89,552

Charitable Activities £7,012,010

Other Trading £980,592

Investments £83,679

Other Income £26,471

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,128,321

Raising Funds £786,150

Governance £22,300

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£8,192,304	£7,914,471	£7,128,321	£5,038,549	£1,204,555	160 / 1611
2024	£8,420,552	£8,475,730	£7,763,496	£4,749,575	£910,393	174 / 537
2023	£9,652,214	£9,558,898	£8,890,849	£4,719,203	£980,891	230 / 7992
2022	£9,141,508	£8,683,643	£8,083,680	£4,625,887	£909,856	212 / 4200
2021	£6,506,484	£6,472,805	£6,070,322	£4,847,273	£4,847,273	173 / 168

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Frequently asked questions about Groundwork North East

What does Groundwork North East do?

How much income did Groundwork North East report in 2025?

Groundwork North East reported total income of £8.19m and reported expenditure of £7.91m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Groundwork North East?

Groundwork North East has a program ratio of 87.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Groundwork North East registered as a charity?

Groundwork North East was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 1993 as charity number 1017706. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Groundwork North East?

Groundwork North East is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Groundwork North East operate?

Groundwork North East operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Groundwork North East a registered charity?

Yes — Groundwork North East is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1017706.