# ASHINGTON VETERANS AND ELDERS INSTITUTE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1101024
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Dec. 4, 2003
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1101024


## Contact

- **Address:** Ashington Veterans & Elders Institu, Woodhorn Road Back, ASHINGTON
- **Postcode:** NE63 9AG
- **Phone:** 01670857916
- **Email:** avaei1938@gmail.com
- **Website:** avaei.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS OF ASHINGTON AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS.

**Activities:** AVAEI is a local charity with over 150 members using its facilities, and many more visit us for social and sporting events. Indoor facilities include snooker, darts, table games, tv, and refreshments. Outdoor activities include workshops and a community garden. We hold monthly coffee mornings, regular social events, run excursions and welcome other groups wanting to use our extended Activity Room.

**Area of benefit:** ASHINGTON AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Disability, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Environment/conservation/heritage, Recreation
- **Who:** Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Northumberland



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2025 | £58195 | £54776 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2024 | £114316 | £120694 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2023 | £64069 | £38760 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2022 | £37454 | £39957 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2021 | £44292 | £27386 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **William Thompson** (Chair) — appointed Oct. 7, 2019
- Alan Oliver — appointed Oct. 4, 2018
- Diane Reed — appointed Oct. 2, 2023
- Helen White Anderson — appointed June 6, 2022
- Keith Green — appointed Oct. 4, 2018
- Kenneth Hicks — appointed Jan. 25, 2017
- Lance Rainey — appointed Oct. 6, 2025
- Lynn Gray — appointed Oct. 10, 2022
- Malcolm Davidson — appointed Oct. 7, 2024
- Neil Bayly — appointed Oct. 6, 2025