Equal Arts Ltd.
Also known as: Northern Shape, T a Equal Arts, Equal Arts
Equal Arts is the Northern Region's arts & older people's agency. We aim to improve the quality of people's lives in the North East by enabling older people to have access to high quality arts projects. We work in res care homes, hospitals, arts venues & other comm venues & contract professional, experienced artists to facilitate each project.
Activities & Mission
Equal Arts is the Northern Region's arts & older people's agency. We aim to improve the quality of people's lives in the North East by enabling older people to have access to high quality arts projects. We work in res care homes, hospitals, arts venues & other comm venues & contract professional, experienced artists to facilitate each project.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £453,722 | £424,963 | 0 / 45 | |||
| 2024 | £340,980 | £396,975 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2023 | £365,433 | £325,823 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2022 | £373,780 | £313,362 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2021 | £343,245 | £262,462 | 0 / 180 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Equal Arts Ltd.
What does Equal Arts Ltd. do?
Equal Arts is the Northern Region's arts & older people's agency. We aim to improve the quality of people's lives in the North East by enabling older people to have access to high quality arts projects. We work in res care homes, hospitals, arts venues & other comm venues & contract professional, experienced artists to facilitate each project.
How much income did Equal Arts Ltd. report in 2025?
Equal Arts Ltd. reported total income of £454k and reported expenditure of £425k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Equal Arts Ltd. registered as a charity?
Equal Arts Ltd. was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 April 1986 as charity number 517352. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Equal Arts Ltd.?
Equal Arts Ltd. is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anne Walton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Equal Arts Ltd. operate?
Equal Arts Ltd. operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Equal Arts Ltd. a registered charity?
Yes — Equal Arts Ltd. is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 517352.
Details
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Charles Avison Building
33 New Bridge Street West
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 8AX
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Also Known As
- Northern Shape
- T a Equal Arts
- Equal Arts
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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