Teesdale Day Clubs
Analysis
Teesdale Day Clubs is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Barnard Castle. It was registered in May 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Teesdale Day Clubs reported income of £193k and spending of £225k, spending 116% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from March 2023 to March 2026, income grew from £93k to £193k (+107%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 93%. Over the whole period it spent 108% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Teesdale Day Clubs sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Emmaus South Manchester Ltd (£193k), Wiltshire Youth for Christ (£193k) and Asian Elders' Resource Centre (£193k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our mission is to provide social networks that offer friendship and hospitality. Our main aim is to minimise social isolation and loneliness. We do this by connecting people, providing nourishing lunches, and offering a valuable village hub where people can access information and support from our community support service. We regularly have over 70 volunteers that support us with our lunch clubs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Emmaus South Manchester Ltd | Manchester | £193k |
| Wiltshire Youth for Christ | Devizes | £193k |
| Asian Elders' Resource Centre | Bolton | £193k |
| STS Stylianos and Catherine Parish | former St Birinus Church | £194k |