# THE BARNES INSTITUTE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1161508
- **Other names:** THE BARNES
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** May 1, 2015
- **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=1161508


## Contact

- **Address:** The Barnes Institute, 13-15 East Street, Whitburn, SUNDERLAND
- **Postcode:** SR6 7BY
- **Phone:** 07767156134
- **Email:** info@thebarneswhitburn.org.uk
- **Website:** http://www.thebarneswhitburn.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF WHITBURN WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, INCLUDING USE FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES, AND FOR OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.

**Activities:** The Barnes Institute is a substantial community building which has provided premises since 1905 for social, educational, cultural, creative, health, well-being and fitness activities in the village of Whitburn and surrounding areas between South Shields and Sunderland in the north east of England. A rigorous policy of equality and inclusion for all age groups is complied with at all times.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Environment/conservation/heritage, Recreation, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- South Tyneside
- Sunderland



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | £31686 | £15232 | — | — |
| April 30, 2024 | £34351 | £49711 | — | — |
| April 30, 2023 | £30740 | £38155 | — | — |
| April 30, 2022 | £46800 | £26937 | — | — |
| April 30, 2021 | £62666 | £50582 | — | — |



## Trustees

- CAROLINE EARL Secretary — appointed April 15, 2024
- Cuthbert Douglas Earl — appointed June 10, 2024
- Graeme Stimpson — appointed Sept. 9, 2024
- Jeffrey William Wheeler TREASURER — appointed Oct. 14, 2024
- Jill Elstob — appointed June 10, 2024
- Lucy Steptoe — appointed June 10, 2024
- Patricia Joan Bevan — appointed Sept. 9, 2024
- ROB BEVAN Gym Chair — appointed June 12, 2015
- RONNIE SCOTT Facilities — appointed June 12, 2015