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the kittiwake trust

The charity supports 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. The Kittiwake Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Gateshead and operates in England And Wales.


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

Borderline Books: providing free books to organisations working with vulnerable people of all ages. Promoting literacy for all age groups. Free books for prisoners.Multilingual Library with books in 105 languages & dialects; bilingual books for children; language classes; meeting space for refugee groups & others; educational activities. Library of Sanctuary.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£41,425
Latest Expenditure
£75,095

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 181.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 181.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£41,425£75,0950 / 15
2023£41,641£49,5980 / 2
2022£20,663£32,9310 / 2
2021£84,067£47,7060 / 2
2020£44,225£38,0120 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers