The Literary And Philosophical Society Of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Promoting education in the North East of England, with particular reference to language, literature, philosophy, science, history, music and the fine arts by maintaining a library, providing educational lectures and events; raising funds by charging subscriptions and making other charges for the exclusive purposes of the charity and by such other charitable means as the charity may think fit.
Activities & Mission
Promoting education in the North East of England, with particular reference to language, literature, philosophy, science, history, music and the fine arts by maintaining a library, providing educational lectures and events; raising funds by charging subscriptions and making other charges for the exclusive purposes of the charity and by such other charitable means as the charity may think fit.
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 7% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 55% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,496,451 | £553,513 | £534,551 | £2,127,685 | £17,274 | 15 / 100 |
| 2023 | £479,311 | £526,556 | 0 / 85 | |||
| 2022 | £390,198 | £456,276 | 0 / 70 | |||
| 2021 | £401,572 | £438,974 | 0 / 75 | |||
| 2020 | £426,751 | £413,380 | 0 / 60 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Literary And Philosophical Society Of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
What does The Literary And Philosophical Society Of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne do?
Promoting education in the North East of England, with particular reference to language, literature, philosophy, science, history, music and the fine arts by maintaining a library, providing educational lectures and events; raising funds by charging subscriptions and making other charges for the exclusive purposes of the charity and by such other charitable means as the charity may think fit.
How much income did The Literary And Philosophical Society Of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne report in 2024?
The Literary And Philosophical Society Of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne reported total income of £1.50m and reported expenditure of £554k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Literary And Philosophical Society Of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne?
The Literary And Philosophical Society Of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne has a program ratio of 35.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Literary And Philosophical Society Of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne registered as a charity?
The Literary And Philosophical Society Of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 September 2007 as charity number 1120948. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs The Literary And Philosophical Society Of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne?
The Literary And Philosophical Society Of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mary Josephine Durkin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Literary And Philosophical Society Of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne operate?
The Literary And Philosophical Society Of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne operates across 9 areas, including Cumbria, Durham, Gateshead and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Literary And Philosophical Society Of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne a registered charity?
Yes — The Literary And Philosophical Society Of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1120948.
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23 WESTGATE ROAD
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 1SE
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