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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£563,685
Latest Expenditure
£536,376

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 89.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £33,714
Charitable Activities £370,374
Other Trading £157,273
Investments £2,324
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £480,422
Raising Funds £55,954
Governance £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£563,685
£536,376£480,422£261,779£255,07923 / 35
2023
£486,154
£464,0690 / 40
2022
£389,508
£418,7420 / 40
2021
£310,283
£396,8280 / 40
2020
£472,264
£318,6470 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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.

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

Address
The Black Gate
Castle Garth
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 1RQ
Registration Date
4 February 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5047281
Charity Number
1165434

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Trustees

Adam James Serfontein
Catherine Winfield
Also governs 3 other charities
DR RICHARD MALCOLM PEARS
Elizabeth Hannah MacRobert
Ian Martin Ayris
JOHN GRUNDY
Katie Coralee Mountain
Also governs 1 other charity
Pauline Allen

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