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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 54% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 64% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,807,872 | £1,707,881 | £1,707,881 | £2,144,707 | £1,690,598 | 30 / 43 |
| 2024 | £1,676,885 | £1,586,085 | £1,583,305 | £2,044,716 | £1,565,250 | 28 / 42 |
| 2023 | £1,591,852 | £1,410,310 | £1,396,453 | £1,953,916 | £1,509,492 | 24 / 55 |
| 2022 | £1,487,516 | £1,110,300 | £1,097,846 | £1,772,374 | £50,000 | 23 / 46 |
| 2021 | £1,436,669 | £1,029,701 | £1,000,890 | £1,395,158 | £1,034,270 | 22 / 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.
How efficient is Key Community?
Key Community has a program ratio of 94.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
116 Baring Street
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE33 2BA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- South Tyneside Churches' Key Project
- Key Community
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated