RT COMMUNITY PROJECTS LTD
Registered charity 1141017 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as RT Minds
RTProjects aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of people in County Durham through engagement in creative activities with others. Our core work takes place in our community art studio 'The Open Art Surgery', a safe and supportive environment where individuals connect with others in their communities, support each other, learn new creative skills, and have a place they can call home.
Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · Arts/culture/heritage/science · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an overall surplus of £39,576 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing a deficit from the previous year. However, the trustees report that free reserves of £39,222 are below the stated policy target range of £43,000 to £125,000, noting that the charity is dependent on unpredictable grant funding.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Donations and legacies (90% of income)
“Income for the year totalled £161,307 (2024 - £77,772) of which £141,723 (2024 - £50,522) was restricted income” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £39k; policy: 4 to 12 months' free reserves)
“As of 31 March 2025, total reserves were £64,222; free reserves were £39,222(total reserves less closure) which is £3,788 below the range required.” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- The Shakespeare Temperence Trust — “This website was made possible by the kindness and generosity of The Shakespeare Temperence Trust” (source page)
- Sir James Knott Trust — “Proudly supported by The Shakespeare Temperence Trust, Sir James Knott Trust, The Vardy Foundation, County Durham Community Foundation, Bar…” (source page)
- The Vardy Foundation — “Proudly supported by The Shakespeare Temperence Trust, Sir James Knott Trust, The Vardy Foundation, County Durham Community Foundation, Bar…” (source page)
- County Durham Community Foundation — “Proudly supported by The Shakespeare Temperence Trust, Sir James Knott Trust, The Vardy Foundation, County Durham Community Foundation, Bar…” (source page)
- Barchester's Charitable Foundation — “Proudly supported by The Shakespeare Temperence Trust, Sir James Knott Trust, The Vardy Foundation, County Durham Community Foundation, Bar…” (source page)
- The Barbour Foundation — “Proudly supported by The Shakespeare Temperence Trust, Sir James Knott Trust, The Vardy Foundation, County Durham Community Foundation, Bar…” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
- Simon Woolleychair
- Dr Jan Hinrich Panke
- Isobel Louise Armitage
- Joseph Jack Cashmore
- Rachel Baker
- Sara Punshon
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Darlington · Durham · Hartlepool
Income and spending
Common questions
Is RT COMMUNITY PROJECTS LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved an overall surplus of £39,576 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing a deficit from the previous year. However, the trustees report that free reserves of £39,222 are below the stated policy target range of £43,000 to £125,000, noting that the charity is dependent on unpredictable grant funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds RT COMMUNITY PROJECTS LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RT COMMUNITY PROJECTS LTD as a grant recipient include Point North Community Foundation, BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
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