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Tees Valley Arts

Also known as: Cleveland Arts

Tees Valley Arts is a charity that uses the arts to create social change. We believe that arts & culture create societies and offer challenges to the status quo. Communities have a right to tell their stories which reflect their past and will shape their future. We will act as a catalyst for all communities to become cultural producers, galvanising creative action and championing positive change.

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Activities & Mission

Tees Valley Arts is a charity that uses the arts to create social change. We believe that arts & culture create societies and offer challenges to the status quo. Communities have a right to tell their stories which reflect their past and will shape their future. We will act as a catalyst for all communities to become cultural producers, galvanising creative action and championing positive change.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£162,221
Latest Expenditure
£135,358

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 83.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 83.4%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£162,221
£135,3580 / 10
2024
£200,226
£176,0380 / 10
2023
£123,188
£179,1680 / 9
2022
£235,618
£259,3530 / 3
2021
£245,366
£203,5310 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Tees Valley Arts

What does Tees Valley Arts do?

Tees Valley Arts is a charity that uses the arts to create social change. We believe that arts & culture create societies and offer challenges to the status quo. Communities have a right to tell their stories which reflect their past and will shape their future. We will act as a catalyst for all communities to become cultural producers, galvanising creative action and championing positive change.

How much income did Tees Valley Arts report in 2025?

Tees Valley Arts reported total income of £162k and reported expenditure of £135k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Tees Valley Arts registered as a charity?

Tees Valley Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 August 1984 as charity number 515369. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs Tees Valley Arts?

Tees Valley Arts is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Tees Valley Arts operate?

Tees Valley Arts operates across 5 areas, including Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Tees Valley Arts a registered charity?

Yes — Tees Valley Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 515369.

Details

Address
The Palace Hub
28-29 Esplanade
Redcar
TS10 3AE
Registration Date
22 August 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
515369
Charity Number
515369

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Trustees

Carmen Ellen Thompson
Edward John Thompson
Errol Alexander Theunissen
Kevin Kenneth Howard
Margaret Walters
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Cleveland Arts

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