Charities in South Tyneside
There are 293 registered charities based in and around South Tyneside. 190 of them (65%) 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 people83
- Education68
- Disability54
- Arts and heritage29
- Poverty and hardship18
- Older people15
- Mental health10
- Domestic abuse6
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 196 of the 293. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 207 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 South Tyneside
5 of the 83 we found.
Churches Together in South Tyneside
NE33 · Income £100k to £1m
CTST projects: Happy at Home (befriending service for isolated elderly people); Street Angels (supporting those in need on Saturday nights); Nurturing Dementia; interfaith projects. Supports Key2Life (foodbank, school…
Living Waters Church South Tyneside
NE33 · Small charity, income under £100k
Sunday worship services,Prayer meetings and Bible study.Youth work:Kidz church, Kidz holiday club, Boys Brigade Community action, the church runs a healthy eating Breakfast Club weekly,and the church works alongside…
Felling Magpies Youth Football Club
NE31 · Income £100k to £1m
To provide educational, leisure and social activities for children and young people regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability in the area of felling and…
Sunderland All Together Consortium CIO
SR5 · Income £100k to £1m
The Sunderland All Together Consortium are a network of highly skilled and experienced youth work organisations with one common goal; To transform the lives of young people across the city of Sunderland and to create a…
Southwick Neighbourhood Youth Project
SR5 · Income £100k to £1m
SNYP is a neighbourhood project which works in Southwick and surrounding streets. We work with 8 - 25 year olds and are guided by the indentified needs of the young people. Our young people are continuously consulted…
Education charities in South Tyneside
5 of the 68 we found.
Women's Health in South Tyneside
NE33 · Income £100k to £1m
We offer gender specific services to women with mental, physical and emotional issues who live or work in South Tyneside. We provide a broad based holistic approach offering individual and group support, personal…
Action Station South Tyneside Limited
NE34 · Income £100k to £1m
Provide:funding and grant advicetraining and courses to the local communitya community cafe serving healthy meals to the community at minimal cost.work space and support to new charities and other agencies.advice and…
The South Tyneside U3a
NE33 · Income under £10k
Provision of a range of self help educational groups aimed at +50 yrs. Groups total 35 covering differing topics eg photography, art appreciation, local history, art-drawing; watercolours, drama, french conversation,…
League of Friends of South Tyneside Hospitals
SR6 · Income £100k to £1m
The League's activities are personal service and fund raising. The League is responsible for the Hospital shop which opens each weekday from 10 am until 7.30pm and restricted hours at the weekend and public holidays.…
Westoe Educational Charity
NE33 · Small charity, income under £100k
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Disability charities in South Tyneside
5 of the 54 we found.
The South Tyneside Blind Welfare Association
NE32 · Income under £10k
Provides small grants for visually impaired people, who are residents of South Tyneside, to contribute to or pay for specialist goods or services which will improve the quality of their lives.
South Tyneside Deaf Club
NE33 · Income under £10k
South Tyneside Deaf Centre regular meet every 2 week on a Friday & every Monday at South Tyneside Deaf Club, 8 Charlotte Terrace, south Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 4NU. We meet regular to discuss the well being of the…
Hospital Radio South Tyneside
NE34 · Income under £10k
We provide music, information and visiting service to patients in hospital community as well as promoting good health and advice.
Arts 4 Wellbeing
NE33 · Income £100k to £1m
Arts 4 Wellbeing is a day opportunity service in South Tyneside for people with learning disabilities, mild to moderate mental health. We provide a warm relaxed and safe environment for our users, it enables members to…
The Three Tumours
SR6 · Income under £10k
The Three Tumours is a small North East focused Brain Tumour charity established by four men with terminal brain tumours in August 2019. Today we have broadened our focus to all types of Brain Tumour. We aim to;1.…
Arts and heritage charities in South Tyneside
5 of the 29 we found.
S.t.a.r.c.h. (South Tyneside Asylum Seeker and Refugee Church Help)
NE36 · Income under £10k
We host a "drop in" where all the agencies working with asylum seekers & refugees can meet with them. We endeavour to help them get school uniforms (second hand or new) computers & items of household furnishing. We have…
The Westovian Theatre Society
NE33 · Small charity, income under £100k
arts/culture -performing arts
Ne Land Sea and Air Museum Ltd
SR5 · Income £100k to £1m
Museum of Transport based in Washington, Sunderland.
Jarrow Musical Theatre Company
NE37 · Small charity, income under £100k
Amateur musical theatre group.
The Little Theatre Cleadon
SR6 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote an interest in drama and theatre skills by the study of plays and by public productions. To encourage a discerning appreciation of the theatre
Poverty and hardship charities in South Tyneside
5 of the 18 we found.
Money Advice South Tyneside
NE32 · Small charity, income under £100k
The object of the CIO is to provide support of the relief of financial hardship in South Tyneside and neighbouring areas by providing a range of impartial money advice and support services to people in financial…
South Tyneside Citizens Advice Bureau
NE33 · Income £100k to £1m
To give free, independent information, advice and assistance to anyone living and/or working in South Tyneside. Advice is given on the full range of legal issues including Debt, Wefare Benefits, Housing, Employment,…
Pk Charitable Foundation
NE37 · Income £100k to £1m
The relief of financial hardship either generally or individually of people living within the United Kingdom.
Mission for Loaves and Fishes
NE33 · Income under £10k
To promote social inclusion, relieve financial hardship and promote racial harmony.
Cancer Connections Limited
NE34 · Income £100k to £1m
We provide for the people of South Tyneside * Telephone help * Cancer Drop-In * Counselling * Complementary therapies * Family support * Finance, benefits and debt advice * Information about cancer * Bereavement support
Charities for older people in South Tyneside
5 of the 15 we found.
Bede of Jarrow U3a
NE32 · Small charity, income under £100k
Learning Co-operative of Older People, which enables members to share many educational, creative and leisure activities organised mainly in small self-led groups. Members, through sharing their knowledge, skills and…
Wearside U3a
SR5 · Income under £10k
To provide a range of activities to encourage continuing use of mind and bodies in the Third Age to all who are "no longer in full time paid employment"and are willing to help themselves and others.
Royal Naval Association Wear Branch
SR6 · Income under £10k
Provide meeting place for former RN personel and support when required visiting during periods of ill health. General comradeship.In line with R.N.A Headquarters
Queens Road Centre
NE32 · Small charity, income under £100k
A wide range of activites are available and suitable to this age group eg, social events, day and evenings out, crafts, snooker, Gardening, daily luncheon club, quizes, seated keep fit, We are always open to and willing…
Friends of Epinay School
NE34 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the education of pupils by developing effective relationships between the staff, parents, and others associated with the school. To engage in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support he…
Small charities in South 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.
Hindu Nari Sangh
NE34 · Income under £10k
Multicultural work, the idea being community cohesion. Collaborative work with local cultural groups and with Customs House Trust (theatre and cinema) South Shields. We also run classical dance (Bharatnatyam) classes…
3rd Washington (Donwell) Scout Group
NE37 · Small charity, income under £100k
The association aims to provide fun, adventure and skills for life and give young people the opportunity to enjoy new adventures, experience outdoors and take part in a range of creative, community and international…
The Tyne and Wear South Federation of Women's Institutes
NE32 · Small charity, income under £100k
We play a unique role in educating women and enabling them to build new skills, to take part in wide ranging activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities.
Shields Church
NE33 · Small charity, income under £100k
Evangelical Church (christian)
Friends of Fulwell
SR6 · Income under £10k
Friends Of Fulwell helps to encourage or assist in: A. activities that have a proven beneficial effect on health B. civic responsibility and good citizenshipC. the promotion of urban and rural regenerationD. the…
Angelman UK
NE35 · Small charity, income under £100k
To support families, individuals and professionals who are affected by or who come into contact with Angelman Syndrome.
South Shields Unit 315 of the Sea Cadet Corps
NE33 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Sea Cadets provide youth education and training from the age of 9 to 18 with a bias towards waterborne activities.
Inner Wheel Club of Seaburn Benevolent Fund
SR6 · Income under £10k
Raising monies by holding events such as coffee mornings, sponsored events etc.
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How many charities are there in South Tyneside?
There are 293 registered charities based in and around South Tyneside. 190 of them (65%) 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 South Tyneside work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (83), education (68), and disability (54). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 196 of the 293, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in South Tyneside?
Local charities in and around South Tyneside have 39,331 volunteers between them. That's what 207 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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