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Key Community

Also known as: South Tyneside Churches' Key Project

The KEY Project provide a range of support services to disadvantaged young people in South Tyneside. We do this by offering: Floating Support, giving practical support to vulnerable young people in their properties; Prevention of Homelessness, mediating between young people and their parents/guardians. We work closely with the local authority, Housing Associations, church and community groups.

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Activities & Mission

The KEY Project provide a range of support services to disadvantaged young people in South Tyneside. We do this by offering: Floating Support, giving practical support to vulnerable young people in their properties; Prevention of Homelessness, mediating between young people and their parents/guardians. We work closely with the local authority, Housing Associations, church and community groups.

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
£1,807,872
Latest Expenditure
£1,707,881

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £44,294
Charitable Activities £1,722,318
Other Trading £0
Investments £41,260
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,707,881
Raising Funds £0
Governance £16,928
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,807,872
£1,707,881£1,707,881£2,144,707£1,690,59830 / 43
2024
£1,676,885
£1,586,085£1,583,305£2,044,716£1,565,25028 / 42
2023
£1,591,852
£1,410,310£1,396,453£1,953,916£1,509,49224 / 55
2022
£1,487,516
£1,110,300£1,097,846£1,772,374£50,00023 / 46
2021
£1,436,669
£1,029,701£1,000,890£1,395,158£1,034,27022 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Key Community

What does Key Community do?

The KEY Project provide a range of support services to disadvantaged young people in South Tyneside. We do this by offering: Floating Support, giving practical support to vulnerable young people in their properties; Prevention of Homelessness, mediating between young people and their parents/guardians. We work closely with the local authority, Housing Associations, church and community groups.

How much income did Key Community report in 2025?

Key Community reported total income of £1.81m and reported expenditure of £1.71m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Key Community registered as a charity?

Key Community was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 April 2005 as charity number 1108921. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Key Community?

Key Community is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Key Community operate?

Key Community operates in South Tyneside, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Key Community a registered charity?

Yes — Key Community is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108921.

Details

Address
Key Community
116 Baring Street
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE33 2BA
Registration Date
7 April 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4007892
Charity Number
1108921

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Trustees

David Traynor
Gill Cunningham
Iain Ogden
Penelope Hayton
STEVEN HAMILTON
Tracy Milton

Also Known As

  • South Tyneside Churches' Key Project
  • Key Community

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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