Heart Of The City Partnership
Preserve and protect Newcastle Castle. Advance culture and heritage by encouraging the local community and visitors to appreciate and enjoy the history and fabric of Newcastle Castle and buildings around the area of Old Newcastle. Advance education and learning in relation to Newcastle Castle, St Nicholas Cathedral and the area surrounding the two buildings.
Activities & Mission
Preserve and protect Newcastle Castle. Advance culture and heritage by encouraging the local community and visitors to appreciate and enjoy the history and fabric of Newcastle Castle and buildings around the area of Old Newcastle. Advance education and learning in relation to Newcastle Castle, St Nicholas Cathedral and the area surrounding the two buildings.
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 57% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% of UK Heritage 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £563,685 | £536,376 | £480,422 | £261,779 | £255,079 | 23 / 35 |
| 2023 | £486,154 | £464,069 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £389,508 | £418,742 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2021 | £310,283 | £396,828 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2020 | £472,264 | £318,647 | 0 / 40 |
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Frequently asked questions about Heart Of The City Partnership
What does Heart Of The City Partnership do?
Preserve and protect Newcastle Castle. Advance culture and heritage by encouraging the local community and visitors to appreciate and enjoy the history and fabric of Newcastle Castle and buildings around the area of Old Newcastle. Advance education and learning in relation to Newcastle Castle, St Nicholas Cathedral and the area surrounding the two buildings.
How much income did Heart Of The City Partnership report in 2024?
Heart Of The City Partnership reported total income of £564k and reported expenditure of £536k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Heart Of The City Partnership?
Heart Of The City Partnership has a program ratio of 85.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Heart Of The City Partnership registered as a charity?
Heart Of The City Partnership was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 2016 as charity number 1165434. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Heart Of The City Partnership?
Heart Of The City Partnership is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gavin MacFarlane Black. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Heart Of The City Partnership operate?
Heart Of The City Partnership operates in Newcastle Upon Tyne City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Heart Of The City Partnership a registered charity?
Yes — Heart Of The City Partnership is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165434.
Details
Castle Garth
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 1RQ
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