Mortal Fools
Also known as: Northern Arts Enterprises, Tyne Valley Youth Theatre
1. Using arts-based techniques to provide professional training and personal development activities2. Running an ensemble youth theatre company for young people between 8 & 193. Running drama and theatre-making activities in schools 4. Offering workshops to educate children & adults in life skills and technical theatre skills5. Performing plays for the general public
Activities & Mission
1. Using arts-based techniques to provide professional training and personal development activities2. Running an ensemble youth theatre company for young people between 8 & 193. Running drama and theatre-making activities in schools 4. Offering workshops to educate children & adults in life skills and technical theatre skills5. Performing plays for the general public
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 82% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 64% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £620,346 | £655,772 | £655,772 | £336,015 | £209,378 | 14 / 1 |
| 2024 | £592,789 | £610,792 | £610,792 | £371,441 | £208,916 | 13 / 2 |
| 2023 | £434,654 | £492,393 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2022 | £620,609 | £382,441 | £382,441 | £447,183 | £121,551 | 11 / 0 |
| 2021 | £485,890 | £405,146 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Mortal Fools
What does Mortal Fools do?
1. Using arts-based techniques to provide professional training and personal development activities2. Running an ensemble youth theatre company for young people between 8 & 193. Running drama and theatre-making activities in schools 4. Offering workshops to educate children & adults in life skills and technical theatre skills5. Performing plays for the general public
How much income did Mortal Fools report in 2025?
Mortal Fools reported total income of £620k and reported expenditure of £656k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Mortal Fools?
Mortal Fools has a program ratio of 105.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Mortal Fools registered as a charity?
Mortal Fools was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 August 2013 as charity number 1153400. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Mortal Fools?
Mortal Fools is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Wise. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Mortal Fools operate?
Mortal Fools operates across 7 areas, including Cheshire West & Chester, Cumbria, Durham and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Mortal Fools a registered charity?
Yes — Mortal Fools is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153400.
Details
Rotary Parkway
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 8QZ
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Also Known As
- Northern Arts Enterprises
- Mortal Fools
- Tyne Valley Youth Theatre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated