Ocean Road Centre
The charity's main activities include various social, arts and crafts, youth and sports and fitness activities in addition to operating a canteen and hiring out rooms. The charity operates in the Ocean Road area of South Shields, to achieve its objectives to benefit people living in and around the area.
Activities & Mission
The charity's main activities include various social, arts and crafts, youth and sports and fitness activities in addition to operating a canteen and hiring out rooms. The charity operates in the Ocean Road area of South Shields, to achieve its objectives to benefit people living in and around the area.
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 4% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,884,016 | £404,040 | £347,953 | £2,141,249 | £355,655 | 20 / 40 |
| 2024 | £354,800 | £272,495 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2023 | £315,066 | £279,586 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £266,581 | £221,865 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2021 | £219,523 | £136,100 | 0 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Ocean Road Centre
What does Ocean Road Centre do?
The charity's main activities include various social, arts and crafts, youth and sports and fitness activities in addition to operating a canteen and hiring out rooms. The charity operates in the Ocean Road area of South Shields, to achieve its objectives to benefit people living in and around the area.
How much income did Ocean Road Centre report in 2025?
Ocean Road Centre reported total income of £1.88m and reported expenditure of £404k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ocean Road Centre?
Ocean Road Centre has a program ratio of 18.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ocean Road Centre registered as a charity?
Ocean Road Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 2017 as charity number 1172910. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Ocean Road Centre?
Ocean Road Centre is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is AUDREY MCMILLAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ocean Road Centre operate?
Ocean Road Centre operates in South Tyneside, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Ocean Road Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Ocean Road Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1172910.
Details
OCEAN ROAD
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE33 2DW
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