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Middlesbrough Environment City Trust Limited

Also known as: Middlesbrough Environment City, Nine Yards

Middlesbrough Environment City, known as Nine Yards, works with communities, partners and decision-makers to build a greener, fairer and healthier Tees Valley. We deliver practical projects and partnership-led action on environmental sustainability, social justice, health and community wellbeing, including food, active travel, affordable warmth, community development and nature.

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Activities & Mission

Middlesbrough Environment City, known as Nine Yards, works with communities, partners and decision-makers to build a greener, fairer and healthier Tees Valley. We deliver practical projects and partnership-led action on environmental sustainability, social justice, health and community wellbeing, including food, active travel, affordable warmth, community development and nature.

Grants

Middlesbrough Environment City Trust Limited makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£1,432,133
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
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£941,617
Latest Expenditure
£1,432,133

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 152.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,189
Charitable Activities £890,004
Other Trading £0
Investments £45,424
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,432,133
Raising Funds £0
Governance £86,746
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£941,617
£1,432,133£1,432,133£1,472,085£378,31025 / 50
2024
£1,626,360
£1,195,124£1,195,124£1,962,601£312,86828 / 50
2023
£1,309,237
£1,309,212£1,309,212£1,531,365£237,38834 / 50
2022
£1,460,314
£1,395,962£1,395,962£1,531,340£436,76241 / 50
2021
£1,629,661
£1,203,373£1,203,373£1,466,988£426,28831 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Middlesbrough Environment City Trust Limited

What does Middlesbrough Environment City Trust Limited do?

Middlesbrough Environment City, known as Nine Yards, works with communities, partners and decision-makers to build a greener, fairer and healthier Tees Valley. We deliver practical projects and partnership-led action on environmental sustainability, social justice, health and community wellbeing, including food, active travel, affordable warmth, community development and nature.

How much income did Middlesbrough Environment City Trust Limited report in 2025?

Middlesbrough Environment City Trust Limited reported total income of £942k and reported expenditure of £1.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Middlesbrough Environment City Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Middlesbrough Environment City Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 June 1998 as charity number 1070131. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Middlesbrough Environment City Trust Limited?

Middlesbrough Environment City Trust Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Samantha Jane Granger. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Middlesbrough Environment City Trust Limited operate?

Middlesbrough Environment City Trust Limited operates across 5 areas, including Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Middlesbrough Environment City Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Middlesbrough Environment City Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1070131.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
19 June 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3941754
Charity Number
1070131

Trustees

Samantha Jane Granger Chair
Biniam Araia
Cllr Julia Rostron
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Matthew Watson
Peter Cunningham
Peter Gavigan

Also Known As

  • Middlesbrough Environment City
  • Nine Yards

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