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Merton Hall Recreation Centre

To provide facilities for the purpose of recreation, education and other leisure time occupations for the community of Ponteland, but particularly for the elderly and people with disabilities, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions.

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Activities & Mission

To provide facilities for the purpose of recreation, education and other leisure time occupations for the community of Ponteland, but particularly for the elderly and people with disabilities, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£13,039
Latest Expenditure
£18,034

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 138.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 138.3%
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
£13,039
£18,0340 / 10
2024
£11,471
£9,1360 / 10
2023
£8,866
£21,5350 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Merton Hall Recreation Centre

What does Merton Hall Recreation Centre do?

To provide facilities for the purpose of recreation, education and other leisure time occupations for the community of Ponteland, but particularly for the elderly and people with disabilities, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions.

How much income did Merton Hall Recreation Centre report in 2025?

Merton Hall Recreation Centre reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £18k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Merton Hall Recreation Centre registered as a charity?

Merton Hall Recreation Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 2021 as charity number 1196969. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Merton Hall Recreation Centre?

Merton Hall Recreation Centre is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Merton Hall Recreation Centre operate?

Merton Hall Recreation Centre operates in Northumberland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Merton Hall Recreation Centre a registered charity?

Yes — Merton Hall Recreation Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196969.

Details

Address
MERTON HALL
MERTON WAY
PONTELAND
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE20 9PX
Registration Date
7 December 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5190831
Charity Number
1196969

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Trustees

Anthony Michael Hodson
Audrey Murray
CARL MAXWELL RAWLINGS
CHRISTINE ANNE GREENWELL
JEAN LINDA FINCH
Jennifer Barbara Hardy
John Bunting
Nirmal Sehgal
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Peter Ford
Sandra Aynsley
Sufi Ahmed
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Valerie Riley

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