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The Mea Trust

MEA House first opened in 1974 and currently has 23 tenants, which includes four tenants who are commercial entities involved with the voluntary sector. The majority of the offices are let to charities at below market rate.

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Activities & Mission

MEA House first opened in 1974 and currently has 23 tenants, which includes four tenants who are commercial entities involved with the voluntary sector. The majority of the offices are let to charities at below market rate.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£348,495
Latest Expenditure
£889,326

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 255.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 255.2%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£348,495
£889,3260 / 0
2024
£357,044
£651,2740 / 0
2023
£345,287
£528,8990 / 0
2022
£332,407
£529,2590 / 0
2021
£360,959
£415,2750 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Mea Trust

What does The Mea Trust do?

MEA House first opened in 1974 and currently has 23 tenants, which includes four tenants who are commercial entities involved with the voluntary sector. The majority of the offices are let to charities at below market rate.

How much income did The Mea Trust report in 2025?

The Mea Trust reported total income of £348k and reported expenditure of £889k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Mea Trust registered as a charity?

The Mea Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 March 1999 as charity number 1074895. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs The Mea Trust?

The Mea 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 Mea Trust operate?

The Mea Trust operates in Newcastle Upon Tyne City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Mea Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Mea Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1074895.

Details

Address
THE MEA TRUST
C/O ARMSTRONG WATSON LLP
FIRST FLOOR
1 STRAWBERY LANE
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 4BX
Registration Date
26 March 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3960292
Charity Number
1074895

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Trustees

Dr Teresa Mary Cairns Councillor
JAMES LANE
Also governs 1 other charity
Michael Ian Spriggs
Simon Bowett
STEPHEN THOMAS GILROY
Also governs 1 other charity
WILLIAM MCKAY
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Sectors & Classifications

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