The Torch Association
Analysis
The Torch Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hexham. It was registered in September 1984, 42 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability, amateur sport and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Torch Association reported income of £50k and spending of £62k, spending 124% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £35k to £50k (+45%), an average of +9.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 107%. Over the whole period it spent 110% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Torch Association sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Fleetwood and Wyre Mencap (£50k), Durham City Shopmobility (£50k) and Black Elders Day Centre of Gloucester (£50k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The relief of illness and suffering of all disabled persons resident in a defined local area of Tynedale and beyond by providing, managing and maintaining a Centre for recreation or other leisure time occupation and in particular by providing facilities for competitive and non- competitive sports.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood and Wyre Mencap | Poulton-le-Fylde | £50k |
| Durham City Shopmobility | Durham | £50k |
| Black Elders Day Centre of Gloucester | Gloucester | £50k |
| Age Concern GX Plus CIO | Chalfont St Giles | £50k |