The Jesmond Trust

The Trust is concerned to see the advancement of the Christian Religion by the ministry of the clergy and other members of Jesmond Parish Church in and beyond the parish of Jesmond. It aims to provide physical facilities for such ministry and personnel. It makes payments to facilitate Christian work on Tyneside and beyond, and enables charitable giving to mission work.

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Activities & Mission

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

Gateshead Newcastle Upon Tyne City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,408,611

Latest Expenditure

£1,448,189

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 60% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 33% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 78% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,284,580

Charitable Activities £108,275

Other Trading £0

Investments £14,167

Other Income £1,589

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,335,754

Raising Funds £0

Governance £8,004

Grants to Institutions £384,808

Other Expenditure £112,435

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2026 — The Jesmond Trust (organisation 504491)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,408,611	£1,448,189	£1,335,754	£2,125,332	£835,387	22 / 300
2023	£2,089,910	£4,202,438	£1,666,943	£2,159,910	£766,815	34 / 378
2022	£0	£0				0 / 0
2021	£0	£0				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Jesmond Trust

What does The Jesmond Trust do?

How much income did The Jesmond Trust report in 2024?

The Jesmond Trust reported total income of £1.41m and reported expenditure of £1.45m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Jesmond Trust?

The Jesmond Trust has a program ratio of 94.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Jesmond Trust registered as a charity?

The Jesmond Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 March 2021 as charity number 1193725. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Jesmond Trust?

The Jesmond Trust 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 The Jesmond Trust operate?

The Jesmond Trust operates across 2 areas: Gateshead and Newcastle Upon Tyne City.

Is The Jesmond Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Jesmond Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1193725.