# Urban Green Newcastle

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1182534
- **Other names:** NEWCASTLE PARKS AND ALLOTMENTS TRUST
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** March 19, 2019
- **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=1182534


## Contact

- **Address:** Ouseburn Parks Visitor Centre, Red Walk, Jesmond Dene, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
- **Postcode:** NE7 7BQ
- **Phone:** 01918144574
- **Email:** info@urbangreennewcastle.org
- **Website:** https://www.urbangreennewcastle.org.



## Activities

**Objects:** THE ONLY OBJECTS FOR WHICH THE TRUST IS ESTABLISHED ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND IN PARTICULAR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF AND VISITORS TO NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS TO:4.1.1 PROVIDE, MAINTAIN, PROTECT, IMPROVE AND EQUIP PARKS, GARDENS, LANDSCAPED AREAS, WOODLANDS, OPEN SPACES, PLAYING FIELDS AND RECREATIONAL AMENITY SPACES (THE PARKS);4.12 ADVANCE HEALTH BY PROMOTING PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY OUTDOOR RECREATION AND AMATEUR SPORT;4.1.3 PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF ALLOTMENT FACILITIES, IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS; AND4.1.4 ANCILLARY TO THE ABOVE OBJECTS, TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN PARTICULAR IN:(A) THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING THE FLORA AND FAUNA, WILDLIFE, BIODIVERSITY AND NATURAL HABITATS OF THE PARKS;(B) THE HISTORY, CULTURE, HERITAGE AND TRADITIONS OF THE NORTH EAST; AND(C) THE PROMOTION AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE ARTS, IN PARTICULAR WITHIN THE PARKS.

**Activities:** Responsible for the management and upkeep of 33 parks and about 60 allotment sites in Newcastle. We ensure free to enter, safe and well maintained parks and allotments for people of all ages, communities and backgrounds to enjoy. We provide activities, events and performances that encourage more people to access and enjoy the city's parks and allotments.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Recreation, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Newcastle Upon Tyne City



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £2513527 | £3223837 | £1105046 | 35 |
| March 31, 2023 | £3609698 | £3384619 | £1807356 | 37 |
| March 31, 2022 | £3304903 | £2980637 | £395277 | 35 |
| March 31, 2021 | £2744255 | £2320642 | £-316989 | 26 |
| March 31, 2020 | £2731915 | £2924028 | £-267602 | 20 |



## Trustees

- **Jim Beirne** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 14, 2019
- Alan Schofield — appointed Jan. 14, 2019
- Brian Aitken — appointed Jan. 14, 2019
- Gina Tiller — appointed Jan. 14, 2019
- Matt Wilton — appointed Oct. 28, 2022
- Patricia Cresswell — appointed Jan. 14, 2019
- Professor Ella Ritchie — appointed Jan. 14, 2019
- Val Keen — appointed Jan. 14, 2019