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Hartlepool Community Studio

Also known as: Durham Street Studio, The Studio

We provide easy access to recording, rehearsal, training and live performance facilities giving the whole of the community the opportunity to participate in the arts and with special emphasis given to education of unwaged people in Hartlepool and the surrounding area.

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Activities & Mission

We provide easy access to recording, rehearsal, training and live performance facilities giving the whole of the community the opportunity to participate in the arts and with special emphasis given to education of unwaged people in Hartlepool and the surrounding area.

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
£124,468
Latest Expenditure
£122,493

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 98.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 98.4%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£124,468
£122,4930 / 6
2024
£80,945
£75,7890 / 16
2023
£40,957
£55,7940 / 5
2022
£17,947
£37,3070 / 0
2021
£28,164
£27,3110 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hartlepool Community Studio

What does Hartlepool Community Studio do?

We provide easy access to recording, rehearsal, training and live performance facilities giving the whole of the community the opportunity to participate in the arts and with special emphasis given to education of unwaged people in Hartlepool and the surrounding area.

How much income did Hartlepool Community Studio report in 2025?

Hartlepool Community Studio reported total income of £124k and reported expenditure of £122k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hartlepool Community Studio registered as a charity?

Hartlepool Community Studio was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 June 1996 as charity number 1056000. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Hartlepool Community Studio?

Hartlepool Community Studio is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hartlepool Community Studio operate?

Hartlepool Community Studio operates in Hartlepool, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Hartlepool Community Studio a registered charity?

Yes — Hartlepool Community Studio is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1056000.

Details

Address
THE STUDIO
TOWER STREET
HARTLEPOOL
TS24 7HQ
Registration Date
12 June 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1056000
Charity Number
1056000

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Trustees

Anthony Armstrong
BRIAN BARNES
John Paul Garner
Rebecca Lee Jobson
Also governs 1 other charity
Samantha Barwell

Also Known As

  • Durham Street Studio
  • The Studio

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14 May 2026
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