Lamesley Childcare

We offer breakfast and out of school care in 6 local schools in Gateshead as well as providing holiday care at rural Lamesley. Approximately 300 children per day use our provisions per day.

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Activities & Mission

We offer breakfast and out of school care in 6 local schools in Gateshead as well as providing holiday care at rural Lamesley. Approximately 300 children per day use our provisions per day.

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

Gateshead Sunderland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£606,882

Latest Expenditure

£557,503

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £577,622

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £29,260

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £557,503

Raising Funds £0

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 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£606,882	£557,503	£557,503	£196,536	£196,536	33 / 1
2024	£563,590	£553,808	£553,808	£146,031	£146,031	36 / 0
2023	£522,816	£547,354	£547,354	£133,042	£133,042	35 / 1
2022	£492,030	£485,138				0 / 1
2021	£230,558	£431,237				0 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lamesley Childcare

What does Lamesley Childcare do?

We offer breakfast and out of school care in 6 local schools in Gateshead as well as providing holiday care at rural Lamesley. Approximately 300 children per day use our provisions per day.

How much income did Lamesley Childcare report in 2025?

Lamesley Childcare reported total income of £607k and reported expenditure of £558k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Lamesley Childcare?

Lamesley Childcare has a program ratio of 91.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Lamesley Childcare registered as a charity?

Lamesley Childcare was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 January 2008 as charity number 1122506. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Lamesley Childcare?

Lamesley Childcare is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lamesley Childcare operate?

Lamesley Childcare operates across 2 areas: Gateshead and Sunderland.

Is Lamesley Childcare a registered charity?

Yes — Lamesley Childcare is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122506.