North East Law Centre
Also known as: Benwell Community Law Centre Ltd, Benwell Community Law Project Limited, Newcastle Community Law Centre, Newcastle Law Centre Limited
Newcastle Law Centre was established in 1978 to promote access to legal justice and promote social justice and serve the needs of traditionally oppressed groups and those whose access to the legal system is restricted. The Law Centre seeks to achieve this by employing a variety of methods of work, including individual casework and advice work, training , and provision of meeting place facilities.
Activities & Mission
Newcastle Law Centre was established in 1978 to promote access to legal justice and promote social justice and serve the needs of traditionally oppressed groups and those whose access to the legal system is restricted. The Law Centre seeks to achieve this by employing a variety of methods of work, including individual casework and advice work, training , and provision of meeting place facilities.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 67% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 63% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 80% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £954,348 | £944,763 | £941,917 | £424,491 | £98,000 | 24 / 3 |
| 2024 | £944,459 | £891,849 | £891,849 | £414,906 | £98,000 | 21 / 4 |
| 2023 | £735,897 | £773,446 | £768,214 | £362,296 | £300,722 | 20 / 4 |
| 2022 | £743,909 | £707,663 | £707,663 | £399,845 | £0 | 21 / 3 |
| 2021 | £883,393 | £614,262 | £614,262 | £363,599 | £60,000 | 19 / 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about North East Law Centre
What does North East Law Centre do?
Newcastle Law Centre was established in 1978 to promote access to legal justice and promote social justice and serve the needs of traditionally oppressed groups and those whose access to the legal system is restricted. The Law Centre seeks to achieve this by employing a variety of methods of work, including individual casework and advice work, training , and provision of meeting place facilities.
How much income did North East Law Centre report in 2025?
North East Law Centre reported total income of £954k and reported expenditure of £945k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is North East Law Centre?
North East Law Centre has a program ratio of 98.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was North East Law Centre registered as a charity?
North East Law Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 September 2004 as charity number 1105937. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs North East Law Centre?
North East Law Centre is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charles John Whittle. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does North East Law Centre operate?
North East Law Centre operates across 7 areas, including Cumbria, Durham, Gateshead and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is North East Law Centre a registered charity?
Yes — North East Law Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1105937.
Details
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 8JE
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Also Known As
- Benwell Community Law Centre Ltd
- Benwell Community Law Project Limited
- Newcastle Community Law Centre
- Newcastle Law Centre Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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