Ashington Veterans and Elders Institute
Analysis
Ashington Veterans and Elders Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ashington. It was registered in December 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending September 2026, Ashington Veterans and Elders Institute reported income of £39k and spending of £28k, leaving 27% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2022 to September 2026, income grew from £37k to £39k (+3.0%), an average of +0.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income rose by 78%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Ashington Veterans and Elders Institute sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Combe Down Holiday Trust (£39k), Portland Foodbank (£39k) and Stepping Stones (Notts) Limited (£38k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Combe Down Holiday Trust | Bath | £39k |
| Portland Foodbank | Portland | £39k |
| Stepping Stones (Notts) Limited | Mansfield | £38k |
| Madizon Community Trust | Birmingham | £39k |