Ld:northeast

Also known as: The Learning Disabilities Federation (north Tyneside), Ldf, Learning Disabilities Federation (north Tyneside), The Learning Disabilities Federation (in North Tyneside)

The Charity's object and its principal activity continues to be that of alleviating the conditions of life among people who are caring or have cared for people with learning disabilities at home, and who are in neccessitious circumstances. The Charity works directly with and for people with learning disabilities and continues to advance public education concerning caring for carers and the public.

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Activities & Mission

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

North Tyneside

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,405,271

Latest Expenditure

£1,363,301

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 89% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £13,784

Charitable Activities £1,258,812

Other Trading £110,898

Investments £21,005

Other Income £772

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,361,612

Raising Funds £1,689

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,405,271	£1,363,301	£1,361,612	£333,203	£239,623	58 / 30
2024	£1,345,693	£1,331,451	£1,325,008	£291,233	£225,146	58 / 20
2023	£1,246,063	£1,255,814	£1,252,809	£276,991	£201,518	52 / 30
2022	£1,136,017	£1,110,103	£1,109,190	£286,742	£240,781	51 / 13
2021	£1,013,171	£955,560	£952,630	£314,701	£271,225	50 / 13

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ld:northeast

What does Ld:northeast do?

How much income did Ld:northeast report in 2025?

Ld:northeast reported total income of £1.41m and reported expenditure of £1.36m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Ld:northeast?

Ld:northeast has a program ratio of 96.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Ld:northeast registered as a charity?

Ld:northeast was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 April 1996 as charity number 1054535. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Ld:northeast?

Ld:northeast 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 Ld:northeast operate?

Ld:northeast operates in North Tyneside, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ld:northeast a registered charity?

Yes — Ld:northeast is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1054535.