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Weardale Community Transport Limited

Also known as: Wct

TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SERVICE FOR SUCH OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE NORTH EAST AND CUMBRIA WHO ARE IN NEED OF SUCH A SERVICE BECAUSE OF AGE, SICKNESS OR DISABILITY (MENTAL OR PHYSICAL), OR POVERTY, OR BECAUSE OF A LACK OF AVAILABILITY OF ADEQUATE AND SAFE PUBLIC PASSENGER SERVICES.

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Activities & Mission

TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SERVICE FOR SUCH OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE NORTH EAST AND CUMBRIA WHO ARE IN NEED OF SUCH A SERVICE BECAUSE OF AGE, SICKNESS OR DISABILITY (MENTAL OR PHYSICAL), OR POVERTY, OR BECAUSE OF A LACK OF AVAILABILITY OF ADEQUATE AND SAFE PUBLIC PASSENGER SERVICES.

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
£647,087
Latest Expenditure
£630,456

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 66% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 82% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £516
Charitable Activities £620,404
Other Trading £0
Investments £973
Other Income £25,194

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £630,456
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£647,087
£630,456£630,456£516,326£156,74320 / 10
2023
£537,128
£579,417£579,417£499,695£270,00019 / 10
2022
£511,696
£503,662£503,662£541,984£190,87218 / 10
2021
£468,824
£447,7430 / 12
2020
£646,462
£513,497£513,497£512,869£160,14920 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Weardale Community Transport Limited

What does Weardale Community Transport Limited do?

TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SERVICE FOR SUCH OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE NORTH EAST AND CUMBRIA WHO ARE IN NEED OF SUCH A SERVICE BECAUSE OF AGE, SICKNESS OR DISABILITY (MENTAL OR PHYSICAL), OR POVERTY, OR BECAUSE OF A LACK OF AVAILABILITY OF ADEQUATE AND SAFE PUBLIC PASSENGER SERVICES.

How much income did Weardale Community Transport Limited report in 2024?

Weardale Community Transport Limited reported total income of £647k and reported expenditure of £630k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Weardale Community Transport Limited?

Weardale Community Transport Limited has a program ratio of 97.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Weardale Community Transport Limited registered as a charity?

Weardale Community Transport Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 2005 as charity number 1112027. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Weardale Community Transport Limited?

Weardale Community Transport Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Weardale Community Transport Limited operate?

Weardale Community Transport Limited operates across 5 areas, including Cumbria, Durham, Middlesbrough and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Weardale Community Transport Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Weardale Community Transport Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112027.

Details

Address
85b Front Street
Stanhope
BISHOP AUCKLAND
County Durham
DL13 2UB
Registration Date
11 November 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4019311
Charity Number
1112027

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Trustees

Bill Hobson
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Janette Smith
Also governs 1 other charity
JULIAN CHARLES HAYNES
Also governs 4 other charities
Laura Lowes
Also governs 1 other charity
MRS PAM FORBES
Also governs 2 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Social welfare

Also Known As

  • Wct

Data & trust

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