the azure charitable foundation

The charity supports people with disabilities and other defined groups. The Azure Charitable Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in Northumberland and operates in Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City, and various other locations.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Azure operates Supported Businesses to provide salaried jobs and training for disabled people. It assists individuals in supported employment in organisations across the region. Personal development whether or not linked to qualifications or job outcomes is a key goal. We are committed to enabling disabled people to live as independently as possible. Community access support is also provided.

Fundraising

See where The Azure Charitable Foundation is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Gateshead Newcastle Upon Tyne City North Tyneside South Tyneside Sunderland Northumberland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£10,466,275

Latest Expenditure

£9,645,527

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 55.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 60.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 40.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,012

Charitable Activities £6,057,148

Other Trading £4,380,796

Investments £22,319

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,850,625

Raising Funds £3,794,902

Governance £76,290

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£10,466,275	£9,645,527	£5,850,625	£6,211,307	£4,184,078	224 / 6
2024	£9,221,693	£8,615,407	£5,107,257	£5,390,559	£5,390,559	215 / 3
2023	£8,879,532	£8,483,917	£5,069,606	£4,417,050	£4,021,435	214 / 1
2022	£8,767,989	£8,031,917	£4,609,200	£4,021,435	£4,021,435	225 / 1
2021	£8,377,968	£7,867,516	£4,524,474	£3,285,363	£3,285,363	193 / 1