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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.

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.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£66,644
Latest Expenditure
£70,049

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 105.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 105.1%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£66,644
£70,0490 / 0
2023
£44,372
£43,5770 / 0
2022
£28,973
£35,3930 / 0
2020
£52,949
£23,6150 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2024?

Meldrum Foundation reported total income of £67k and reported expenditure of £70k for the financial year ending 2024, 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

Address
Meldrum Foundation
Dunston Industrial Estate
Halifax Road
Dunston
GATESHEAD
Tyne And
Registration Date
4 December 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5130604
Charity Number
1180989

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Trustees

Cheryl Lea Brannighan Mrs Chair
Michelle Louise Meldrum
Susan Ann Metcalf

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