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The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company CIO

Our aim is to enable people with learning disabilites and autism to take part in the arts and to produce theatre and film that helps them to explore the issues that are most important to them, increase their skills and independence, improve their helath and wellbeing, reduce social isolation and and become more visible and active in their communities.

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Activities & Mission

Our aim is to enable people with learning disabilites and autism to take part in the arts and to produce theatre and film that helps them to explore the issues that are most important to them, increase their skills and independence, improve their helath and wellbeing, reduce social isolation and and become more visible and active in their communities.

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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£383,048
Latest Expenditure
£337,547

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 88.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 88.1%
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
£383,048
£337,5470 / 8
2024
£242,644
£273,6130 / 4
2023
£286,137
£245,2400 / 6
2022
£205,514
£184,3850 / 6
2021
£179,853
£134,0640 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company CIO

What does The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company CIO do?

Our aim is to enable people with learning disabilites and autism to take part in the arts and to produce theatre and film that helps them to explore the issues that are most important to them, increase their skills and independence, improve their helath and wellbeing, reduce social isolation and and become more visible and active in their communities.

How much income did The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company CIO report in 2025?

The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company CIO reported total income of £383k 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 The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company CIO registered as a charity?

The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 2016 as charity number 1170354. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company CIO?

The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company CIO is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Miles John Henderson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company CIO operate?

The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company CIO operates across 8 areas, including Northern Ireland, Scotland, Gateshead and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company CIO a registered charity?

Yes — The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170354.

Details

Address
Office D1f
Milburn house
Dean Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 1LF
Registration Date
24 November 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5086536
Charity Number
1170354

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Trustees

Miles John Henderson Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Dean Barnes
Lisa Jacqueline Kelly
Una Mcnicholl
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VERONICA MAY DOUGHERTY
Victoria Eleanor Mary Smith
Zoe Jennifer Hull
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