Rise North East
Also known as: North-North-East Active Partnership, Tyne and Wear Sport
Rise North East works with a wide range of local, regional and national partners to make it easier and a more attractive proposition for people to be physically active. Rise is passionate about helping under-represented groups and those who are currently moving for less than 30 minutes per week. Rise is funded and supported by Sport England and other partners, and is one of 43 Active Partnerships.
Activities & Mission
Rise North East works with a wide range of local, regional and national partners to make it easier and a more attractive proposition for people to be physically active. Rise is passionate about helping under-represented groups and those who are currently moving for less than 30 minutes per week. Rise is funded and supported by Sport England and other partners, and is one of 43 Active Partnerships.
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 80% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 85% 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
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 | £1,791,304 | £1,800,192 | £1,800,192 | £1,066,960 | £335,706 | 32 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,394,284 | £1,542,091 | £1,542,091 | £1,075,848 | £279,595 | 26 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,591,499 | £1,513,488 | £1,513,488 | £1,223,655 | £580,000 | 23 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,592,261 | £1,756,001 | £1,744,833 | £1,145,644 | £882,130 | 21 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,565,741 | £1,367,444 | £1,364,771 | £1,309,384 | £885,193 | 21 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Rise North East
What does Rise North East do?
Rise North East works with a wide range of local, regional and national partners to make it easier and a more attractive proposition for people to be physically active. Rise is passionate about helping under-represented groups and those who are currently moving for less than 30 minutes per week. Rise is funded and supported by Sport England and other partners, and is one of 43 Active Partnerships.
How much income did Rise North East report in 2025?
Rise North East reported total income of £1.79m and reported expenditure of £1.80m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Rise North East?
Rise North East has a program ratio of 100.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Rise North East registered as a charity?
Rise North East was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 March 2010 as charity number 1135223. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Rise North East?
Rise North East is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon Gordon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Rise North East operate?
Rise North East operates across 7 areas, including Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Rise North East a registered charity?
Yes — Rise North East is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135223.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- North-North-East Active Partnership
- Tyne and Wear Sport
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated