Liberdade Community Development Trust
Liberdade is an arts and social enterprise organisation that makes a positive difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities in the north east of England
Activities & Mission
Liberdade is an arts and social enterprise organisation that makes a positive difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities in the north east of England
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 91% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 | £1,037,858 | £1,192,740 | £805,246 | £2,942,454 | £8,297 | 36 / 24 |
| 2024 | £2,565,733 | £620,269 | £395,308 | £3,097,336 | £159,870 | 26 / 23 |
| 2023 | £1,448,216 | £771,550 | £633,248 | £1,151,872 | £64,453 | 23 / 20 |
| 2022 | £484,623 | £645,289 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2021 | £712,245 | £479,247 | £451,694 | £614,296 | £44,084 | 18 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about Liberdade Community Development Trust
What does Liberdade Community Development Trust do?
Liberdade is an arts and social enterprise organisation that makes a positive difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities in the north east of England
How much income did Liberdade Community Development Trust report in 2025?
Liberdade Community Development Trust reported total income of £1.04m and reported expenditure of £1.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Liberdade Community Development Trust?
Liberdade Community Development Trust has a program ratio of 115.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Liberdade Community Development Trust registered as a charity?
Liberdade Community Development Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 October 2015 as charity number 1163955. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Liberdade Community Development Trust?
Liberdade Community Development Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Liberdade Community Development Trust operate?
Liberdade Community Development Trust operates across 7 areas, including Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Liberdade Community Development Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Liberdade Community Development Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163955.
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Regent Farm Road
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE3 3HD
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