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Meldrum Foundation

To provide the relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other exclusively charitable purpose in the counties of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham, Cleveland, ("North East") by providing grants, items and services to individuals and/or charities/organisations in need and aligned to Meldrum Foundation charitable objectives.

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Activities & Mission

To provide the relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other exclusively charitable purpose in the counties of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham, Cleveland, ("North East") by providing grants, items and services to individuals and/or charities/organisations in need and aligned to Meldrum Foundation charitable objectives.

Grants

Meldrum Foundation makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£52,278
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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 Information

Latest Income
£55,866
Latest Expenditure
£52,278

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 93.6%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£55,866
£52,2780 / 0
2024
£66,644
£70,0490 / 0
2023
£44,372
£43,5770 / 0
2022
£28,973
£35,3930 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Meldrum Foundation

What does Meldrum Foundation do?

To provide the relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other exclusively charitable purpose in the counties of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham, Cleveland, ("North East") by providing grants, items and services to individuals and/or charities/organisations in need and aligned to Meldrum Foundation charitable objectives.

How much income did Meldrum Foundation report in 2025?

Meldrum Foundation reported total income of £56k and reported expenditure of £52k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Meldrum Foundation registered as a charity?

Meldrum Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 December 2018 as charity number 1180989. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Meldrum Foundation?

Meldrum Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Cheryl Lea Brannighan Mrs. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Meldrum Foundation operate?

Meldrum Foundation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Meldrum Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Meldrum Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180989.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
4 December 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5130604
Charity Number
1180989

Trustees

Cheryl Lea Brannighan Mrs Chair
Michelle Louise Meldrum
Susan Ann Metcalf

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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