Real Care LTD
Also known as: Learning for Life or Alernatively Learning for Life North East, Learning for Life North East
We are a North East Specialist day College for people aged 16+ with Special Educational Needs. Our primary aim is to provide education, care and support for our learners in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. We offer a wide range of innovative and engaging activities to widen and enhance their learning experience. Promoting independence, communication and choice at all times.
Activities & Mission
We are a North East Specialist day College for people aged 16+ with Special Educational Needs. Our primary aim is to provide education, care and support for our learners in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. We offer a wide range of innovative and engaging activities to widen and enhance their learning experience. Promoting independence, communication and choice at all times.
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 39% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 70% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £1,777,906 | £1,602,935 | £1,602,935 | £1,108,725 | £933,754 | 56 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,441,992 | £1,317,267 | £1,317,267 | £933,754 | £40,896 | 53 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,297,427 | £1,149,437 | £1,149,437 | £809,029 | £809,029 | 51 / 0 |
| 2022 | £688,572 | £616,966 | £616,966 | £661,039 | £661,039 | 45 / 0 |
| 2021 | £999,123 | £787,684 | £787,684 | £589,433 | £589,433 | 42 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Real Care LTD
What does Real Care LTD do?
We are a North East Specialist day College for people aged 16+ with Special Educational Needs. Our primary aim is to provide education, care and support for our learners in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. We offer a wide range of innovative and engaging activities to widen and enhance their learning experience. Promoting independence, communication and choice at all times.
How much income did Real Care LTD report in 2025?
Real Care LTD reported total income of £1.78m and reported expenditure of £1.60m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Real Care LTD?
Real Care LTD has a program ratio of 91.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Real Care LTD registered as a charity?
Real Care LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 May 2006 as charity number 1113970. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Real Care LTD?
Real Care LTD is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Real Care LTD operate?
Real Care LTD operates across 4 areas: Darlington, Durham, Gateshead and Newcastle Upon Tyne City.
Is Real Care LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Real Care LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113970.
Details
Herbert Street
CONSETT
County Durham
DH8 6AE
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Also Known As
- Learning for Life or Alernatively Learning for Life North East
- Learning for Life North East
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated