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Sunderland Culture Limited

We operate museums, galleries and performing arts venues in Sunderland and deliver city-wide projects, events and performances that engage hundreds of thousands of people each year in visual arts, heritage, performance and learning opportunities.

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Activities & Mission

We operate museums, galleries and performing arts venues in Sunderland and deliver city-wide projects, events and performances that engage hundreds of thousands of people each year in visual arts, heritage, performance and learning opportunities.

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
£2,690,689
Latest Expenditure
£2,071,083

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,113,524
Charitable Activities £1,231,680
Other Trading £168,821
Investments £19,677
Other Income £156,987

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,071,083
Raising Funds £0
Governance £13,500
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,690,689
£2,071,083£2,071,083£919,858£217,77421 / 53
2024
£2,210,915
£2,111,066£1,425,214£300,252£215,00042 / 25
2023
£2,485,709
£2,923,435£1,756,951£200,403£65,18654 / 40
2022
£2,176,893
£2,500,985£2,500,985£638,129£391,04743 / 5
2021
£2,221,711
£1,479,594£1,479,594£962,221£208,56215 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sunderland Culture Limited

What does Sunderland Culture Limited do?

We operate museums, galleries and performing arts venues in Sunderland and deliver city-wide projects, events and performances that engage hundreds of thousands of people each year in visual arts, heritage, performance and learning opportunities.

How much income did Sunderland Culture Limited report in 2025?

Sunderland Culture Limited reported total income of £2.69m and reported expenditure of £2.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sunderland Culture Limited registered as a charity?

Sunderland Culture Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 June 2019 as charity number 1184073. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Sunderland Culture Limited?

Sunderland Culture Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Thomas Andrew Billington. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sunderland Culture Limited operate?

Sunderland Culture Limited operates in Sunderland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sunderland Culture Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Sunderland Culture Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184073.

Details

Address
Infinite Arts Studio
17 Nile Street
SUNDERLAND
SR1 1EY
Registration Date
24 June 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5115589
Charity Number
1184073

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Trustees

Thomas Andrew Billington Chair
Catherine Auld
Ciera Hudspith
David Roy Sandbach
Helen Driscoll
Kumareswaradas Ramanathasas
Marie Michelle Daurat
Marie Nixon
Neil Smith
Nicola Greenan
Sheree Irene Rymer
Simon Briton
Also governs 1 other charity

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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