Newcastle Diocesan Society

The Charity acts as trustee and custodian trustee responsible for trust funds and properties held upon trust for the Diocese of Newcastle and Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) within the Diocese.

Activities & Mission

The Charity acts as trustee and custodian trustee responsible for trust funds and properties held upon trust for the Diocese of Newcastle and Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) within the Diocese.

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

Newcastle Upon Tyne City North Tyneside Northumberland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£599,097

Latest Expenditure

£339,213

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 56.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 33% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 27% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £146,623

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £452,474

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £339,213

Raising Funds £0

Governance £22,462

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 2024.

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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2014 — Reverend Hugh Taylor (organisation 20051)
Asset transfer in in 2014 — All Saints Relief in Need Fund (organisation 254004)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£599,097	£339,213	£339,213	£14,901,578	£284,494	0 / 0
2023	£448,204	£119,970				0 / 0
2022	£4,765,007	£153,183	£153,183	£13,264,845	£278,770	0 / 0
2021	£226,810	£262,917				0 / 0
2020	£238,866	£341,718				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Newcastle Diocesan Society

What does Newcastle Diocesan Society do?

The Charity acts as trustee and custodian trustee responsible for trust funds and properties held upon trust for the Diocese of Newcastle and Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) within the Diocese.

How much income did Newcastle Diocesan Society report in 2024?

Newcastle Diocesan Society reported total income of £599k and reported expenditure of £339k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Newcastle Diocesan Society?

Newcastle Diocesan Society has a program ratio of 56.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Newcastle Diocesan Society registered as a charity?

Newcastle Diocesan Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 July 1966 as charity number 247234. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs Newcastle Diocesan Society?

Newcastle Diocesan Society is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Newcastle Diocesan Society operate?

Newcastle Diocesan Society operates across 3 areas: Newcastle Upon Tyne City, North Tyneside and Northumberland.

Is Newcastle Diocesan Society a registered charity?

Yes — Newcastle Diocesan Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 247234.