Bensham & Saltwell Alive (number 1157255) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Bensham & Saltwell Alive do?
BS Alive is active in the Bensham and Saltwell wards of Gateshead (although not exclusive to this area) to support work to improve health & social well being in the area. BS Alive includes all residents, from all backgrounds. It provides a range of support including advice, networking & fundraising as well as directly organising some activities - lunch clubs & social activities, volunteering etc
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bensham & Saltwell Alive
Answers Bensham & Saltwell Alive gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Bensham & Saltwell Alive as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Bensham & Saltwell Alive's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Gateshead
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Bensham & Saltwell Alive registered for?
Other Charitable Purposes
Why is there no Clarity Score for Bensham & Saltwell Alive yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bensham & Saltwell Alive.
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The register data used for this profile lists Bensham & Saltwell Alive as a registered charity (number 1157255) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Bensham & Saltwell Alive's charity number?
Bensham & Saltwell Alive's charity number is 1157255. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1157255?
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What does Bensham & Saltwell Alive do?
BS Alive is active in the Bensham and Saltwell wards of Gateshead (although not exclusive to this area) to support work to improve health & social well being in the area. BS Alive includes all residents, from all backgrounds. It provides a range of support including advice, networking & fundraising as well as directly organising some activities - lunch clubs & social activities, volunteering etc
Does Bensham & Saltwell Alive have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bensham & Saltwell Alive. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Bensham & Saltwell Alive?
Bensham & Saltwell Alive's website listed in our register data is http://www.benshamandsaltwellalive.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Bensham & Saltwell Alive?
The register does not record Bensham & Saltwell Alive as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Bensham & Saltwell Alive's trustees paid?
Bensham & Saltwell Alive's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Bensham & Saltwell Alive registered as a charity?
Bensham & Saltwell Alive was entered on the register on 30 May 2014.