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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 26% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £2,690,689 | £2,071,083 | £2,071,083 | £919,858 | £217,774 | 21 / 53 |
| 2024 | £2,210,915 | £2,111,066 | £1,425,214 | £300,252 | £215,000 | 42 / 25 |
| 2023 | £2,485,709 | £2,923,435 | £1,756,951 | £200,403 | £65,186 | 54 / 40 |
| 2022 | £2,176,893 | £2,500,985 | £2,500,985 | £638,129 | £391,047 | 43 / 5 |
| 2021 | £2,221,711 | £1,479,594 | £1,479,594 | £962,221 | £208,562 | 15 / 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.
How efficient is Sunderland Culture Limited?
Sunderland Culture Limited has a program ratio of 77.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 10 trustees. 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
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SUNDERLAND
SR6 0GL
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- 14 May 2026
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