Highlights Productions
Also known as: Highlights Rural Touring Scheme
Highlights is a network of 65 volunteer groups in isolated rural communities in Cumbria, Northumberland and County Durham. In partnership we organise - and subsidise - over 150 high quality professional cultural events per year in village halls, schools and community centres
Activities & Mission
Highlights is a network of 65 volunteer groups in isolated rural communities in Cumbria, Northumberland and County Durham. In partnership we organise - and subsidise - over 150 high quality professional cultural events per year in village halls, schools and community centres
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.
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Financial Information
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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 | £347,118 | £382,596 | 0 / 250 | |||
| 2024 | £377,878 | £382,133 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £299,867 | £262,733 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £268,203 | £261,658 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £184,669 | £151,224 | 0 / 60 |
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Frequently asked questions about Highlights Productions
What does Highlights Productions do?
Highlights is a network of 65 volunteer groups in isolated rural communities in Cumbria, Northumberland and County Durham. In partnership we organise - and subsidise - over 150 high quality professional cultural events per year in village halls, schools and community centres
How much income did Highlights Productions report in 2025?
Highlights Productions reported total income of £347k and reported expenditure of £383k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Highlights Productions registered as a charity?
Highlights Productions was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 November 2003 as charity number 1100920. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Highlights Productions?
Highlights Productions is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Cinzia Maria Hardy. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Highlights Productions operate?
Highlights Productions operates across 3 areas: Cumbria, Durham and Northumberland.
Is Highlights Productions a registered charity?
Yes — Highlights Productions is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100920.
Details
New Road
Brough
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
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Also Known As
- Highlights Rural Touring Scheme
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- 14 May 2026
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