Newport Live

Provision of both indoor and outdoor facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation To promote community participation in healthy recreational activitiesProvision of community facilities to be available to all sections of the communityTo promote the education of the public through the provision of facilities for performing arts

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Activities & Mission

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

Newport City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£11,165,058

Latest Expenditure

£11,286,185

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 81% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 95% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,346,955

Charitable Activities £9,542,467

Other Trading £0

Investments £275,636

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,286,185

Raising Funds £0

Governance £8,875

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£11,165,058	£11,286,185	£11,286,185	£2,363,035	£2,264,806	298 / 30
2024	£11,098,614	£11,147,321	£11,147,321	£2,484,162	£2,358,606	290 / 50
2023	£10,563,593	£12,062,542	£12,062,542	£4,936,869	£1,216,308	297 / 20
2022	£9,686,875	£11,146,262	£11,146,262	-£5,400,182	£919,315	278 / 0
2021	£8,483,043	£8,184,253	£8,184,253	-£7,378,795	£787,220	316 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Newport Live

What does Newport Live do?

How much income did Newport Live report in 2025?

Newport Live reported total income of £11.17m and reported expenditure of £11.29m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Newport Live?

Newport Live has a program ratio of 101.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Newport Live registered as a charity?

Newport Live was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 June 2015 as charity number 1162220. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Newport Live?

Newport Live is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Newport Live operate?

Newport Live operates in Newport City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Newport Live a registered charity?

Yes — Newport Live is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162220.