Significance
The activites of the charity are to advance, for the public benefit, the education (including social, physical, spiritual and mental development) of young people in the North East of England by making grants to other charities, ministries and organisations.
Activities & Mission
The activites of the charity are to advance, for the public benefit, the education (including social, physical, spiritual and mental development) of young people in the North East of England by making grants to other charities, ministries and organisations.
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 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 174). How is this calculated?
Higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K. (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 | £53,403 | £63,932 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2024 | £277,041 | £112,804 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2023 | £596,599 | £211,513 | £211,513 | £1,083,485 | £29,549 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £793,630 | £95,231 | £95,231 | £698,399 | £41,463 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Significance
What does Significance do?
The activites of the charity are to advance, for the public benefit, the education (including social, physical, spiritual and mental development) of young people in the North East of England by making grants to other charities, ministries and organisations.
How much income did Significance report in 2025?
Significance reported total income of £53k and reported expenditure of £64k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Significance?
Significance has a program ratio of 35.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 174 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Significance registered as a charity?
Significance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 May 2021 as charity number 1194520. It has been registered for 5 years.
Who runs Significance?
Significance is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARY HUGHES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Significance operate?
Significance operates across 7 areas, including Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Significance a registered charity?
Yes — Significance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194520.
Details
Emmaus Village
Pemberton Road
Allensford
Consett
DH8 9BA
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