# REAL CARE LTD

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1113970
- **Other names:** LEARNING FOR LIFE OR ALERNATIVELY LEARNING FOR LIFE NORTH EAST, LEARNING FOR LIFE NORTH EAST
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** May 2, 2006
- **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=1113970


## Contact

- **Address:** Learning For Life, Herbert Street, CONSETT, County Durham
- **Postcode:** DH8 6AE
- **Phone:** 01207 509936
- **Email:** info@learninglife.org.uk
- **Website:** www.learninglife.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ADVANCE AND SUPPORT THE POST 16 EDUCATION OF PUPILS FROM SPECIAL SCHOOLS WITHIN THE NORTH EAST REGION, THEIR FAMILIES, AND WIDER COMMUNITIES BY:PROVIDING POST-SECONDARY, NON-TERTIARY EDUCATION, AND CARE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH PROFOUND AND MULTIPLE LEARNING DIFFICULTIES;PROVIDING A STIMULATING AND EFFECTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (LEARNING FOR LIFE) FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, INCLUDING THOSE EXPERIENCING MORE PROFOUND AND MULTIPLE LEARNING AND PHYSICAL DIFFICULTIES; PROVIDING A CARE AND SUPPORT FACILITY WHICH PROVIDES A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH MORE PROFOUND DISABILITIES AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY; DEVELOPING FURTHER PROVISION AS YOUNG PEOPLE PROGRESS INTO WORK AND INDEPENDENT LIVING.

**Activities:** We are a North East Specialist day College for people aged 16+ with Special Educational Needs. Our primary aim is to provide education, care and support for our learners in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. We offer a wide range of innovative and engaging activities to widen and enhance their learning experience. Promoting independence, communication and choice at all times.

**Area of benefit:** COUNTY DURHAM




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Darlington
- Durham
- Gateshead
- Newcastle Upon Tyne City



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | £1747893 | £1602935 | £1108725 | 56 |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £1403217 | £1317267 | £933754 | 53 |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £1297427 | £1149437 | £809029 | 51 |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £688572 | £616966 | £661039 | 45 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £999123 | £787684 | £589433 | 42 |



## Trustees

- ANNE TIMOTHY
- David Harrop — appointed Sept. 1, 2014
- Lynn Mcnally — appointed Aug. 17, 2022
- MRS GILL STRINGER
- Mike Barker — appointed Sept. 15, 2021
- Rebecca Louise Brown — appointed Oct. 18, 2024
- Tanya Devereux — appointed Oct. 18, 2024