Charities in North Tyneside
There are 626 registered charities based in and around North Tyneside. 438 of them (70%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are children and young people, education, and disability.
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What they work on
- Children and young people223
- Education170
- Disability89
- Arts and heritage70
- Poverty and hardship50
- Older people20
- Mental health18
- Animals13
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 440 of the 626. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 375 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 North Tyneside
5 of the 223 we found.
Acorns (North Tyneside)
NE29 · Income £100k to £1m
Acorns offers a range of trauma informed support and therapeutic recovery services to address the impact of domestic abuse and violence on children, young people and families.
North Tyneside Learning Trust
NE29 · Income £100k to £1m
North Tyneside Learning Trust is a collaboration of schools working in partnership with employers, universities and colleges to improve education and life chances for all children and young people.
North Tyneside Music Opportunities for Young People
NE12 · Small charity, income under £100k
We raise funds from grants and fund-raising activities and use these funds to support activities that advance musical education for children and young people in and around North Tyneside.
County of North Tyneside Guides
NE30 · Small charity, income under £100k
The aim of Girlguiding North Tyneside is to help girls and young women develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually so they can make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world.
East End Youth and Community Centre
NE30 · Small charity, income under £100k
Community Centre providing activities for children and young people including successful youth clubs, supporting parents with birth and new baby activities, other activities include exercise, music, crafts and…
Education charities in North Tyneside
5 of the 170 we found.
North Tyneside Steam Railway Association
NE29 · Small charity, income under £100k
Promotion of railway activities. Supporting Tyne and Wear Museums in the running of the Stephenson Railway.
The North Tyneside Carers Centre
NE28 · Income £100k to £1m
The organisation aims to improve the quality of life for carers in North Tyneside by supporting them through a high quality service, shaped by carers' needs and is accessible to all carers. Activities include:…
Kings Priory School Educational Trust
NE30 · Income under £10k
To advance education, particularly of pupils at Kings Priory School, Tynemouth.
Alliance for Community Capacity - Building in Northeast India
NE29 · Small charity, income under £100k
We support educational, information literacy & skill development programmes, including assistance to grassroots organisations to help build capacity in the Indian state of Assam. We publish an India-focused Open Access…
Northern Learning Trust
NE3 · Income £100k to £1m
To advance learning and skills including literacy, numeracy, communication skills, employability, family learning and mentoring across the North East of England.
Disability charities in North Tyneside
5 of the 89 we found.
North Tyneside Coalition of Disabled People
NE29 · Small charity, income under £100k
North Tyneside Coalition of Disabled People is commissioned to assist with capacity building within the disabled community. They also provide a support mechanism to ensure that disability issues are included at every…
North Tyneside Disability Forum Ltd
NE27 · Income £100k to £1m
We deliver activities and events around health and social care, leisure and learning, employability, enterprise and vocation, advice and guidance, sports, arts, music and drama, health and wellbeing informed by ongoing…
North Tyneside Art Studio
NE29 · Income £100k to £1m
NTAS contributes to the recovery & well-being of people experiencing mental health problems by providing an environment & opportunities that encourage social integration & personal growth through creative participation.…
North Tyneside Big Local
NE26 · Income £100k to £1m
Whitley Bay Big Local is a community-led initiative to enable all who live or work in the Big Local area to get together to improve the community and make the town an even better place to live, work and visit.
The Margaret Dobson Further Education Trust
NE3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Making financial grants to other charitable organisations that help adults with learning disabilities to lead more independent and fulfilled lives through training, particularly practical and educational skills.
Arts and heritage charities in North Tyneside
5 of the 70 we found.
True Colours Theatre
NE28 · Income £100k to £1m
True Colours Theatre provides performing arts classes for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities aged 4 to 21 in the North East.
Blyth Music and Theatre Company
NE30 · Small charity, income under £100k
A non profit making, local amateur dramatic and music society, encouraging any new members and also a thriving youth academy.
Newcastle Upon Tyne Musical Theatre Company
NE23 · Income £100k to £1m
The charitable company's objective is to contribute to the quality of life of the people of Newcastle Upon Tyne through the production of operatic and musical productions
Tynemouth Priory Theatre
NE30 · Small charity, income under £100k
During the season we produced four plays and a pantomime. Monthly meetings held for our members consisted of one-act plays and music.Throughout the year various social and fund-raising activities were arranged including…
First Act Theatre
NE3 · Income under £10k
First Act Theatre trains children and young people in aspects of theatre skills in the North East of England.
Poverty and hardship charities in North Tyneside
5 of the 50 we found.
Comedy Support Act UK Ltd
NE3 · Income under £10k
In summary, the charity prevents or relieves the financial hardship of current and former comedy professionals (and their spouses, civil partners and dependents) who have become unwell, by raising funds and distributing…
Together Newcastle
NE29 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of christian based charities in the furtherance of their objects, or any one of them , mainly but not exclusively by the provision of information, advice, support and…
Ameobi Hardship Fund for International Students
NE12 · Income under £10k
AHFIS offers financial support (not scholarships) through grants to international students in any of the UK higher institutions who, in the course of their studies, find themselves in financial hardship.
Sudan Aid
NE3 · Income under £10k
To relieve and assist the victims of war, conflict or natural disaster, in particular by the provision of food, medical aid, accommodation, access to water and sanitation and other humanitarian assistance. The…
The Serendipity Foundation Limited
NE7 · Income £100k to £1m
The charity is established for the benefit of the public in the UK and India with the following aims and objectives:- to preserve and protect good health- to relieve financial hardship- to advance…
Charities for older people in North Tyneside
5 of the 20 we found.
Whitley Bay U3a
NE25 · Small charity, income under £100k
1 The advancement of education and,in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development2…
Cullercoats Community Association
NE30 · Small charity, income under £100k
WE ARE A COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION RUNNING A COMMUNITY CENTRE PROVIDING FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY, MANY AT LOW OR SUBSIDISED RATES. WE CATER FOR MANY OLDER PEOPLES GROUPS AND CURRENTLY RUN 2 TODDLER…
Wallsend Memorial Hall & People's Centre
NE28 · Income £100k to £1m
Community Centre for the benefit of the people of Wallsend providing training/education/advice and employability training, food support, activities for older people to reduce social isolation and increase physical…
Regent Christian Fellowship
NE3 · Income £100k to £1m
Weekly Sunday services for all ages. Regular youth clubs, grandparents and toddlers group, breakfast drop-in, coffee mornings, CAP Debt Centre, meetings and activities for older people.
The Hardman Centre
NE26 · Income £100k to £1m
Provision of high quality services in supporting older people facing isolation or loneliness and for the parents of pre-school children seeking excellent early years education for their children
Small charities in North Tyneside
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.
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.
Cullercoats Parents Association
NE30 · Income under £10k
Raising extra funds for cullercoats primary school
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.
Forest Hall Young Peoples Club
NE12 · Small charity, income under £100k
Forest Hall Young Peoples Club operates form East Palmersvlle sports Pavilion, NE12 9HW.We aim to provide sport and recreation for young and old. We have football, boxing, fitness, health and well being groups as well…
Seaton Delaval Spiritualist Church
NE25 · Small charity, income under £100k
devine service on sunday every week open circle service every friday annual open day fund raising by inviting mediums along to hold a service we also support other local charites in the area we also attend service on…
Jazz North-east Limited
NE7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Jazz North East promotes grant-aided jazz concerts, festivals and workshops both alone and in partnership with other not-for-profit organisations. We aim to provide opportunities to hear and on occasion work with…
Friends of Northburn
NE23 · Income under £10k
fund raising for school
13th Howdon Scouts
NE23 · Small charity, income under £100k
Run a Scout Group for young people 6 - 25 years with the aim of developing their physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual character. We also administer an activity centre in rural Northumberland, which is let to…
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How many charities are there in North Tyneside?
There are 626 registered charities based in and around North Tyneside. 438 of them (70%) 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 North Tyneside work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (223), education (170), and disability (89). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 440 of the 626, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in North Tyneside?
Local charities in and around North Tyneside have 11,603 volunteers between them. That's what 375 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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