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The Angelou Centre

Holistic services to promote economic independence of disadvantaged women in the North East through partnerships and networks including women and children survivors of abuse; carers and older women:Advocacy TrainingIndividual advice and guidancePersonal developmentJob searchEnterpriseChildcare support Family SupportEmergency AccommodationSocial and Creative Activities

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Activities & Mission

Holistic services to promote economic independence of disadvantaged women in the North East through partnerships and networks including women and children survivors of abuse; carers and older women:Advocacy TrainingIndividual advice and guidancePersonal developmentJob searchEnterpriseChildcare support Family SupportEmergency AccommodationSocial and Creative Activities

Grants

The Angelou Centre makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£1,263,440
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Show all 9 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,317,674
Latest Expenditure
£1,263,440

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £632,318
Charitable Activities £678,772
Other Trading £0
Investments £6,584
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,263,440
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,317,674
£1,263,440£1,263,440£773,995£735,98422 / 10
2024
£1,061,707
£1,293,850£1,293,850£719,761£300,20628 / 12
2023
£1,309,642
£1,452,393£1,452,393£951,904£445,73232 / 18
2022
£1,242,391
£1,082,361£1,082,361£1,094,655£189,38431 / 10
2021
£1,196,569
£1,029,010£1,029,010£934,625£221,94034 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Angelou Centre

What does The Angelou Centre do?

Holistic services to promote economic independence of disadvantaged women in the North East through partnerships and networks including women and children survivors of abuse; carers and older women:Advocacy TrainingIndividual advice and guidancePersonal developmentJob searchEnterpriseChildcare support Family SupportEmergency AccommodationSocial and Creative Activities

How much income did The Angelou Centre report in 2025?

The Angelou Centre reported total income of £1.32m and reported expenditure of £1.26m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Angelou Centre registered as a charity?

The Angelou Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 February 1995 as charity number 1044344. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs The Angelou Centre?

The Angelou Centre is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Angelou Centre operate?

The Angelou Centre operates across 9 areas, including Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Angelou Centre a registered charity?

Yes — The Angelou Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1044344.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 February 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1044344
Charity Number
1044344

Trustees

Meenaxi Patel
Ngozi Mary Udeze
Odeth Richardson
Also governs 1 other charity
Rene Francis-McBrearty
Sihle Mapanda
Tebogo Gunn
Tina Sikka
Wendy Amexo

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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