Northern Learning Trust
To advance learning and skills including literacy, numeracy, communication skills, employability, family learning and mentoring across the North East of England.
Activities & Mission
To advance learning and skills including literacy, numeracy, communication skills, employability, family learning and mentoring across the North East of England.
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 35% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% of UK Education 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 | £889,889 | £737,622 | £737,622 | £903,982 | £200,757 | 20 / 14 |
| 2024 | £685,652 | £621,861 | £621,861 | £752,451 | £292,120 | 18 / 12 |
| 2023 | £639,957 | £558,565 | £558,565 | £663,103 | £263,685 | 15 / 16 |
| 2022 | £579,975 | £489,354 | £489,354 | £603,212 | £218,488 | 15 / 28 |
| 2021 | £567,597 | £482,079 | £482,079 | £509,767 | £116,175 | 15 / 16 |
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Frequently asked questions about Northern Learning Trust
What does Northern Learning Trust do?
To advance learning and skills including literacy, numeracy, communication skills, employability, family learning and mentoring across the North East of England.
How much income did Northern Learning Trust report in 2025?
Northern Learning Trust reported total income of £890k and reported expenditure of £738k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Northern Learning Trust?
Northern Learning Trust has a program ratio of 82.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Northern Learning Trust registered as a charity?
Northern Learning Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 July 2007 as charity number 1120330. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Northern Learning Trust?
Northern Learning Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANTHONY GEORGE ASQUITH BROWN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Northern Learning Trust operate?
Northern Learning Trust operates across 8 areas, including Durham, Gateshead, Middlesbrough and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Northern Learning Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Northern Learning Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1120330.
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CHEVIOT HOUSE
BEAMINSTER WAY EAST
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE3 2ER
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