Charities in Newcastle upon Tyne
There are 787 registered charities based in and around Newcastle upon Tyne. 463 of them (59%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are children and young people, education, and the arts and heritage.
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What they work on
- Children and young people209
- Education202
- Arts and heritage119
- Disability80
- Poverty and hardship68
- Older people31
- Overseas aid23
- Mental health21
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 517 of the 787. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 509 local charities under £1 million a year that file an annual return, from the returns held in October 2026. Data from the Charity Commission register, last refreshed in June 2026.
Charities for children and young people in Newcastle upon Tyne
5 of the 209 we found.
Newcastle West End Children's Community
NE15 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity operates within the West End of Newcastle, to positively benefit babies, children and young people within that area. Activities will be arranged around the priorities: strong community, reducing inequality,…
Glow : Newcastle Cultural Education Partnership
NE3 · Income £100k to £1m
Taking a co-creative and collaborative approach, we work to support children and young people to flourish as creative, connected, active, and engaged citizens. We work across education, creative and cultural sectors…
Newcastle City Juniors F.c. Sports Club Limited
NE15 · Income £100k to £1m
The charity operates in the deprived west end of newcastle and provides football training to children and young people of all abilities enabling them to work within a team envirnoment and improving their fitness levels
61st Newcastle (St Francis) Scout Group
NE7 · Small charity, income under £100k
The purpose of Scouting is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of…
The Redeemed Christian Church of God - Solution Assembly, Newcastle
NE6 · Income £100k to £1m
RCCG Solution Assembly are involved in;:- Sunday and weekday meetings for prayers, Bible study, spiritual empowerment, worship in songs and praise to God and spiritual publications.- Community Outreach such as caring…
Education charities in Newcastle upon Tyne
5 of the 202 we found.
Newcastle Upon Tyne Education Fund
NE99 · Income under £10k
To assist students under twenty five years of age who have their home residence in the City of Newcastle Upon Tyne, and received a secondary education in the City.
Greek Community School of Newcastle
NE1 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the education of Pupils and the wider community in the Greek language history and culture.To enrich and develop pupils identity To nurture and develop pupils' consciousness of their cultural heritage and…
The Catholic Fellowship (Newcastle) the St. Bernadette Club
NE3 · Income under £10k
Provide weekly club offering a range of social, recreational and leisure activities including disco, 5-aside football, numeracy, literacy and computer skills, pool and an opportunity to meet friends.
Newcastle Chinese School
NE7 · Small charity, income under £100k
To teach children and adults to read and write the chinese mandarin and cantonese language.To teach adults the usage of the English language which it is not their first language. To promote other services which may be…
Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society
NE15 · Income under £10k
To promote the subject of astronomy by holding lectures, observing meetings and events that stimulate discussion and interest in the science.
Arts and heritage charities in Newcastle upon Tyne
5 of the 119 we found.
Newcastle Upon Tyne Maccabi Association
NE3 · Income under £10k
sport and cultural activities
Newcastle Arts Centre Trust Ltd
NE1 · Income £100k to £1m
To foster and promote the maintenance, improvement and development of knowledge understanding and appreciation of the arts amongst the inhabitants of the North East of England and to facilitate the same, establish and…
Newcastle Choral Society
NE3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Perform choral concerts of the great classics, more contemporary works and other lighter music.
The Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE2 · Small charity, income under £100k
The study, investigation, description and preservation of antiquities and historical records in general and those of the historic counties of Northumberland and Durham and the historic City and County of Newcastle upon…
Newcastle Upon Tyne Chamber Music Society Limited
NE4 · Small charity, income under £100k
We present, each year, a series of chamber music concerts given by artists of international reputation.
Disability charities in Newcastle upon Tyne
5 of the 80 we found.
City of Newcastle Gymnastics Academy Limited
NE6 · Income £100k to £1m
The charity provide high quality gymnastic facilities and coaching expertise for all ages and abilities from elite gvmnastic's to foundation level in the City of Newcastle and the surrounding areas. We work closely with…
Newcastle and North Tyneside Altering Images of Mentality (Aim) Group
NE1 · Income under £10k
Altering Images of Mentality aims to enable and empower the local community to address all issues surrounding mental health in an effort to tackle discrimination and to reduce the stigma felt by people with mental…
Newcastle Vision Support
NE1 · Income £100k to £1m
Newcastle Vision Support supports 1,300 people living with sight loss. Our numbers grow by 100 new referrals each year. To our service users NVS provides vital support enabling clients to overcome the devastating…
Newcastle Rugby Foundation
NE13 · Income £100k to £1m
The Newcastle Rugby Foundation work across the North East and Cumbria to make rugby the positive difference that changes lives for good.
Friends of Sir Charles Parsons School
NE6 · Small charity, income under £100k
'The Friends of Sir Charles Parsons School' are a registered charity who support the work of Sir Charles Parsons School by fundraising for specialist equipment and resources. Sir Charles Parsons School is a school for…
Poverty and hardship charities in Newcastle upon Tyne
5 of the 68 we found.
International Harvest Church Newcastle
NE4 · Income £100k to £1m
Advancing the christian faith; relieving sickness and financial hardship; advancing education
Mission Initiative Newcastle East
NE6 · Small charity, income under £100k
Mission Initiative Newcastle East (MINE) is a charity which grew out of the work of four Church of England parishes in this area of deprivation as a means of connecting with the community and providing services that…
Citizens Advice Newcastle
NE1 · Income £100k to £1m
Newcastle upon Tyne Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) provides free, confidential, independent and impartial advice to people who live and work in the City. It promotes any charitable purposes for the benefit of the…
The Master Pilots and Seamen of the Corporation of the Trinity House, Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 · Income £100k to £1m
The main activities of the charity are the examination and licensing of deep sea pilots, the relief of poor mariners and their widows, and the provision of youth maritime training, the provision of maritime consultancy…
The Ringtons "Tea Growing Community" Charitable Trust
NE6 · Small charity, income under £100k
The prevention and relief of poverty and financial hardship of smallholder farmers and workers in the tea industry by providing: grants, and loans; goods and services; buildings, accommodation, shelter, infrastructure…
Charities for older people in Newcastle upon Tyne
5 of the 31 we found.
The Elders Council of Newcastle Limited
NE1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Representing the views, concerns and ideas of older people in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle U3a
NE1 · Small charity, income under £100k
A mutual, learning co-operative of members no longer in full time employment which enables members to share many educational, creative and leisure activities. Activities are organised in small self-led groups in our…
The Royal Air Forces Association - Newcastle Upon Tyne Branch
NE5 · Income under £10k
RAFA Newcastle & Gateshead Branch 0370 meet the 1st Monday of the month's from February to December for social gathering of it's membership. The Branch is active in raising funds, via authorised Local Authority…
South Mountain Chinese Older People's Association
NE1 · Income under £10k
Activities provided by South Mountain Chinese Older People's Association include: weekly lunch gathering, bi-weekly health check-up, singing, Mah-Jong (Chinese Dominos) and cards, keep-fit exercise, talks by relevant…
Search: Services for Older People CIO
NE4 · Income £100k to £1m
Promoting and protecting the welfare and wellbeing of older people in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Small charities in Newcastle upon Tyne
Most charities here are small, often a few volunteers doing good work close to home, and few of them can afford to advertise. Each of these has an income under £100,000 a year and has reported its accounts recently.
Darras Hall Primary School Pta
NE20 · Income under £10k
To raise funds to enrich the education of the children of Darras Hall Primary School
Newcastle Fencing & Sports Trust
NE6 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provision of a facility to be used to train fencers, modern pentathletes and air pistol target shooters of all abilities and backgrounds
Friends of Gosforth Central Park
NE3 · Income under £10k
The activities involve the care, maintenance and improvement of Gosforth Central Park. This will also include organising family orientated events.
Ryton and District Musical Festival Committee
NE15 · Small charity, income under £100k
Annual Music & Drama Festival held February/March.Affiliated to The British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech
Newburn Sea Cadets
NE15 · Small charity, income under £100k
Training to the standards required by the Marine Society and Sea cadets. This includes boatwork, seamanship, map reading and navigation skills and all crafts and sports relevant to naval cadets. On-water boat training,…
The Amara Conservation (UK) Trust
NE6 · Small charity, income under £100k
Amara Conservation (UK) Trust is devoted to Conservation thru Education. We work in Kenya with our unique education program starting from showing environmental education films in local languages, carrying out community…
The Northumberland Federation of Women's Institutes
NE13 · Small charity, income under £100k
The organisation is involved in education, public/current affairs, health and wellbeing, training of all women in the county of northumberland.
Street Pastors Newcastle
NE1 · Small charity, income under £100k
We work alongside the police, St John's ambulance and security staff in the city centre of Newcastle every Friday from 10pm- 4.00 am.We give directions, we give out flip-flops, chocolate, water and blankets. We see…
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How many charities are there in Newcastle upon Tyne?
There are 787 registered charities based in and around Newcastle upon Tyne. 463 of them (59%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The figures come from the Charity Commission register for England and Wales, last refreshed in June 2026, and count charities by their registered address.
What do charities in Newcastle upon Tyne work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (209), education (202), and the arts and heritage (119). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 517 of the 787, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Local charities in and around Newcastle upon Tyne have 11,347 volunteers between them. That's what 509 charities with an income under £1 million a year told the Charity Commission in their latest annual return. Charities with an income under £10,000 don't have to report it, so the real number is higher.
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