# Northeast Red Squirrels

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1162179 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1162179)
- Website: https://www.northeastredsquirrels.co.uk
- Latest income: £300; spending £2,204
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Newcastle Upon Tyne City, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Durham, Northumberland
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/northeast-red-squirrels

TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF NATIVE RED SQUIRREL POPULATIONS IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT ACROSS THE NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS BY:A) SUPPORTING LOCAL VOLUNTARY GROUPS ENGAGED IN WORK TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE SPECIES. B) RAISING AWARENESS OF AND EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ENSURE ITS SURVIVAL IN THE NORTHEAST.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £300 | £2,204 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,485 | £5,817 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,551 | £7,695 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,864 | £8,231 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £20.3k | £12.3k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the conservation of native red squirrel populations in their natural habitat across the North east of England for future generations by:a) supporting local voluntary groups engaged in work to protect and preserve the species. B) raising awareness of and educating the general public in the subject of the red squirrel and the threats it faces and the need for conservation activity to ensure its survival in the Northeast.

## What it funds

Northeast Red Squirrels is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Northeast Red Squirrels reported income of £300 and spending of £2,204. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £36.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Newcastle Upon Tyne City, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Durham and Northumberland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Northeast Red Squirrels in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (northeastredsquirrels.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Northeast Red Squirrels open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Northeast Red Squirrels is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Northeast Red Squirrels fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Newcastle Upon Tyne City, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Durham and Northumberland.

### Does Northeast Red Squirrels give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Northeast Red Squirrels makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Northeast Red Squirrels give each year?

The register does not break out Northeast Red Squirrels's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £2,204. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,255 a year.

### How large is Northeast Red Squirrels?

In its latest reported year Northeast Red Squirrels reported income of £300 and spending of £2,204.


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