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.
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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 32% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?
Higher than 56% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £10,473,401 | £8,199,750 | £7,606,239 | £28,811,266 | £7,278,729 | 22 / 1000 |
| 2023 | £1,950,101 | £4,839,639 | £4,475,318 | £26,537,615 | £0 | 9 / 800 |
| 2022 | £11,257,828 | £4,327,828 | £4,058,005 | £29,427,153 | £0 | 5 / 800 |
| 2021 | £2,362,617 | £4,246,590 | £4,108,781 | £22,497,153 | £0 | 8 / 800 |
| 2020 | £3,470,839 | £3,595,496 | £3,543,268 | £24,381,126 | £0 | 12 / 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 2024?
11arches reported total income of £10.47m and reported expenditure of £8.20m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is 11arches?
11arches has a program ratio of 72.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M (sample of 62 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Eleven Arches
- Kynren
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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