# BIG LOCAL GATESHEAD

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1200709
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Oct. 18, 2022
- **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=1200709


## Contact

- **Address:** Tyne View Health Hub, Rose Street, GATESHEAD, Tyne And Wear
- **Postcode:** NE8 2LS
- **Phone:** 0191 466 1500
- **Email:** hello@blgateshead.org.uk
- **Website:** www.blgateshead.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO DEVELOP THE CAPACITY AND SKILLS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY OF TEAMS AND THE RACECOURSE ESTATE, GATESHEAD, AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY ARE BETTER ABLE TO IDENTIFY, AND HELP MEET, THEIR NEEDS AND TO PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN SOCIETYTO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF TEAMS AND THE RACECOURSE ESTATE, GATESHEAD AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS.IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE POWER:TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR CO-OPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS.

**Activities:** - Support for volunteer-ran clubs and projects including a parent and toddler group, community cycle club, pop-up shop, and gardening group.- Seasonal activities programme including low-cost day trips, social events, arts and crafts.- Grants for local people and organisations who want to improve their community.- Provide community space for use by other groups.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Gateshead



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £148821 | £103891 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £30312 | £1680 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Lawrence O'Halleron Mr** (Chair) — appointed July 22, 2022
- ANDREW TINKLER — appointed March 12, 2025
- Brandon Bartrop — appointed May 17, 2024
- Brenda Clelland — appointed July 22, 2022
- Lesley Gooding — appointed May 24, 2024
- Lorraine Jacques — appointed April 7, 2026
- Paula Graham — appointed July 22, 2022
- Susan Moody — appointed April 7, 2026