Oswin Projects
Also known as: Oswin Project, Oswin Project Limited, The Oswin Project
The Trust supports ex-offenders in North East England, by sourcing paid employment and training opportunities in the construction and hospitality industries
Activities & Mission
The Trust supports ex-offenders in North East England, by sourcing paid employment and training opportunities in the construction and hospitality industries
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 80% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 143). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 80% of UK Crime and Justice 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.
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 | £884,532 | £903,411 | £903,411 | £249,972 | £97,863 | 25 / 20 |
| 2024 | £583,803 | £649,311 | £649,311 | £268,851 | £97,328 | 22 / 20 |
| 2023 | £666,205 | £525,237 | £525,237 | £334,359 | £170,639 | 18 / 20 |
| 2022 | £372,531 | £417,618 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £174,489 | £205,270 | 0 / 14 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Oswin Projects
What does Oswin Projects do?
The Trust supports ex-offenders in North East England, by sourcing paid employment and training opportunities in the construction and hospitality industries
How much income did Oswin Projects report in 2025?
Oswin Projects reported total income of £885k and reported expenditure of £903k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Oswin Projects?
Oswin Projects has a program ratio of 102.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 143 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Oswin Projects registered as a charity?
Oswin Projects was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 2014 as charity number 1158065. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Oswin Projects?
Oswin Projects 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 Oswin Projects operate?
Oswin Projects operates across 3 areas: Durham, Newcastle Upon Tyne City and Northumberland.
Is Oswin Projects a registered charity?
Yes — Oswin Projects is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158065.
Details
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Oswin Project
- Oswin Project Limited
- The Oswin Project
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated