Local support.
Real difference.
A look at the people, activities and partnerships that shaped April 2025–March 2026.
Attendance figures count visits during the reporting year, rather than individual children.
A year of connection.
Our report shares the stories behind the numbers: new digital skills, friendships over lunch, affordable food and safe, engaging spaces for young people.
The Youth Club partnership with YMCA North Tyneside was nominated at the NE Youth Impact Awards. Two young volunteers received Volunteer of the Year nominations, and a Kids Club volunteer became a finalist in the BBC Make a Difference Awards.
Read the full report for group updates, member and volunteer reflections, financial information, photographs and the weekly programme.
Read the annual report (PDF)16 pages · approximately 3.4 MB
The people behind the numbers.
How our funds support the community
Summary from the Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2026.
| Total funds | 2025–26 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|
| Income: grants, donations and sales | £117,388 | £84,961 |
| Expenditure: charitable activities | £101,582 | £56,607 |
| Net income | £15,806 | £28,354 |
| Funds carried forward | £105,216 | £89,409 |
Figures are reproduced as reported. See the annual report for the restricted and unrestricted fund breakdown.
Made possible together.
To everyone who volunteers, pays subs, donates, supports an event or provides funding: thank you. Our 2025–26 grant funders were:
- Community Foundation Tyne & Wear
- Allen Lane Foundation
- Arnold Clark
- Ballinger Charitable Trust
- Bernicia Foundation
- Big Lottery Community Fund
- Karbon Homes
- North Tyneside Council
- R.W. Mann Trust
- Sir James Knott Trust
- Victor Mann Trust
We also thank Newcastle Building Society for supporting the Christmas meal, and the partners who contribute to our activities throughout the year.