Joseph Cowen Lifelong Learning Centre CIO
Analysis
Joseph Cowen Lifelong Learning Centre CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Tyne And Wear. It was registered in August 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Joseph Cowen Lifelong Learning Centre CIO reported income of £46k and spending of £45k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £48k to £46k (-4.2%), an average of -1.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Joseph Cowen Lifelong Learning Centre CIO sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 29th Odiham District (Pondtail) Scout Group (£46k), Friends of Grove School (£46k) and Wingham Pre-School CIO (£46k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Joseph Cowen Lifelong Learning Centre (JCLLC) aims to deliver and promote adult education in the north-east of England. This is achieved through the provision of the Explore Lifelong Learning programme of short courses and lectures of a high academic standard.Further details about JCLLC and Explore can be found here:http://www.weareexplore.org.uk/http://www.josephcowen.org.uk/
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 29th Odiham District (Pondtail) Scout Group | Fleet | £46k |
| Friends of Grove School | Shropshire | £46k |
| Wingham Pre-School CIO | Canterbury | £46k |
| The Royal Kent School and Ladybird Nursery Parent Teacher Association | Surrey | £46k |