--- title: "North East Equality & Diversity Limited — check charity number 1120968 | CharityCompare" description: "Is North East Equality & Diversity Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1120968. General Charitable Purposes charity based in South Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/north-east-equality-diversity-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:01:02.885Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer North East Equality & Diversity Limited is a registered charity (number 1120968) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £965,659 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about North East Equality & Diversity Limited? Registered charity number 1120968 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location South Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £965,659 Website [www.needltd.co.uk](http://www.needltd.co.uk/) ## What does North East Equality & Diversity Limited do? 1) To provide a community transport service for the inhabitants of the UK with an emphasis on North East of England and the Borders Region who are in need of such a service due to age,disability (mental or physical), poverty, or because of a lack of availability of adequate and safe public passenger services.2) Provide and promote services for and with people with disabilities3) Training ## What causes is North East Equality & Diversity Limited registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for North East Equality & Diversity Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. North East Equality & Diversity Limited is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=north-east-equality-diversity-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.needltd.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is North East Equality & Diversity Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. North East Equality & Diversity Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1120968) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is North East Equality & Diversity Limited's charity number? North East Equality & Diversity Limited's charity number is 1120968. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1120968? Search 1120968 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does North East Equality & Diversity Limited do? 1) To provide a community transport service for the inhabitants of the UK with an emphasis on North East of England and the Borders Region who are in need of such a service due to age,disability (mental or physical), poverty, or because of a lack of availability of adequate and safe public passenger services.2) Provide and promote services for and with people with disabilities3) Training Does North East Equality & Diversity Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for North East Equality & Diversity Limited. 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 North East Equality & Diversity Limited? North East Equality & Diversity Limited's website is http://www.needltd.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1120968).