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11arches

Also known as: Eleven Arches, Kynren

The development and presentation of a live-action night show of 2,000 years of British History seen through the eyes of North East England on a 71/2 acre stage to an audience of up to 8,000 in the shadow of Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, County Durham.Every aspect of the show will be delivered by over 1,000 volunteers to reawaken pride, develop skills and bring the local community together.

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Activities & Mission

The development and presentation of a live-action night show of 2,000 years of British History seen through the eyes of North East England on a 71/2 acre stage to an audience of up to 8,000 in the shadow of Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, County Durham.Every aspect of the show will be delivered by over 1,000 volunteers to reawaken pride, develop skills and bring the local community together.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£25,420,139
Latest Expenditure
£7,307,861

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 25.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £22,148,000
Charitable Activities £2,460,115
Other Trading £0
Investments £170,991
Other Income £641,033

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,589,518
Raising Funds £718,343
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£25,420,139
£7,307,861£6,589,518£46,923,544£21,292,11134 / 950
2024
£10,473,401
£8,199,750£7,606,239£28,811,266£7,278,72922 / 1000
2023
£1,950,101
£4,839,639£4,475,318£26,537,615£09 / 800
2022
£11,257,828
£4,327,828£4,058,005£29,427,153£05 / 800
2021
£2,362,617
£4,246,590£4,108,781£22,497,153£08 / 800

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about 11arches

What does 11arches do?

The development and presentation of a live-action night show of 2,000 years of British History seen through the eyes of North East England on a 71/2 acre stage to an audience of up to 8,000 in the shadow of Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, County Durham.Every aspect of the show will be delivered by over 1,000 volunteers to reawaken pride, develop skills and bring the local community together.

How much income did 11arches report in 2025?

11arches reported total income of £25.42m and reported expenditure of £7.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was 11arches registered as a charity?

11arches was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 October 2014 as charity number 1159011. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs 11arches?

11arches is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Hall. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does 11arches operate?

11arches operates in Durham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is 11arches a registered charity?

Yes — 11arches is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159011.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
29 October 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5049043
Charity Number
1159011

Trustees

Stephen Hall Chair
Duncan Barrie
JONATHAN GARNIER RUFFER
Also governs 2 other charities
Kevin Eld
Lesley Fairclough
LOUIS GREIG
Also governs 3 other charities
Nicholas David White

Also Known As

  • Eleven Arches
  • Kynren

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