Riverside Community Health Project
Riverside Community Health Project uses community development approaches to enable individuals and groups to recognise and tackle the underlying causes of ill health. By working alongside the community, the organisation attempts to bring about improvements of lasting benefit to adults and children in the neighbourhoods of Benwell, Elswick, West City, Sctoswood, Fenham and beyond.
Activities & Mission
Riverside Community Health Project uses community development approaches to enable individuals and groups to recognise and tackle the underlying causes of ill health. By working alongside the community, the organisation attempts to bring about improvements of lasting benefit to adults and children in the neighbourhoods of Benwell, Elswick, West City, Sctoswood, Fenham and beyond.
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 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £450,778 | £497,339 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2024 | £453,560 | £486,164 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2023 | £562,302 | £571,526 | £491,626 | £1,064,948 | £323,370 | 16 / 7 |
| 2022 | £750,628 | £675,796 | £605,060 | £1,074,172 | £181,050 | 12 / 3 |
| 2021 | £986,899 | £502,329 | £455,686 | £999,340 | £98,818 | 11 / 27 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Community Health Project
What does Riverside Community Health Project do?
Riverside Community Health Project uses community development approaches to enable individuals and groups to recognise and tackle the underlying causes of ill health. By working alongside the community, the organisation attempts to bring about improvements of lasting benefit to adults and children in the neighbourhoods of Benwell, Elswick, West City, Sctoswood, Fenham and beyond.
How much income did Riverside Community Health Project report in 2025?
Riverside Community Health Project reported total income of £451k and reported expenditure of £497k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Riverside Community Health Project?
Riverside Community Health Project has a program ratio of 87.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Riverside Community Health Project registered as a charity?
Riverside Community Health Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 November 1993 as charity number 1028632. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Riverside Community Health Project?
Riverside Community Health Project 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 Riverside Community Health Project operate?
Riverside Community Health Project operates in Newcastle Upon Tyne City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Riverside Community Health Project a registered charity?
Yes — Riverside Community Health Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1028632.
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ATKINSON ROAD
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE4 8XS
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