Northern Heartlands
Northern Heartlands is a place-based cultural organisation currently delivering a range of arts, heritage & creative projects with communities across south & west Durham. It also operates at a strategic level with cross-sectoral partners, promoting community engagement through creativity being used to support a range of agendas, from health and wellbeing to planning, the environment & tourism.
Activities & Mission
Northern Heartlands is a place-based cultural organisation currently delivering a range of arts, heritage & creative projects with communities across south & west Durham. It also operates at a strategic level with cross-sectoral partners, promoting community engagement through creativity being used to support a range of agendas, from health and wellbeing to planning, the environment & tourism.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £332,783 | £338,363 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £231,193 | £265,395 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2023 | £126,624 | £251,722 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £432,526 | £225,084 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2021 | £98,403 | £70,970 | 0 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Northern Heartlands
What does Northern Heartlands do?
Northern Heartlands is a place-based cultural organisation currently delivering a range of arts, heritage & creative projects with communities across south & west Durham. It also operates at a strategic level with cross-sectoral partners, promoting community engagement through creativity being used to support a range of agendas, from health and wellbeing to planning, the environment & tourism.
How much income did Northern Heartlands report in 2025?
Northern Heartlands reported total income of £333k and reported expenditure of £338k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Northern Heartlands registered as a charity?
Northern Heartlands was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 November 2019 as charity number 1186306. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Northern Heartlands?
Northern Heartlands is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Graham David Young. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Northern Heartlands operate?
Northern Heartlands operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Northern Heartlands a registered charity?
Yes — Northern Heartlands is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186306.
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