NTC TOURING THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED

Registered charity 509251 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as NORTHUMBERLAND THEATRE COMPANY

To make professional touring theatre of the highest quality accessible to those small communities who are theatrically disenfranchised through geographic, economic, social or transport constraints. Theatre which is made in Northumberland for a national audience, theatre which is accessible and relevant, is innovative and entertains with integrity and humour. Training provider for emergent talent.

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Latest income
£174k
Latest spending
£173k
Registered
1979
Accounts read
FY2026

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a small surplus for the first time in several years, reflecting growing stability. Total funds increased to £44,990, with unrestricted funds rising to £25,400. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 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).

Property (HM Land Registry)

2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (2 freehold); recorded price paid £85k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Scotland · Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2026£174k£173k
31/03/2025£112k£150k
31/03/2024£104k£132k
31/03/2023£125k£221k
31/03/2022£267k£185k

Common questions

Is NTC TOURING THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED financially healthy?

Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a small surplus for the first time in several years, reflecting growing stability. Total funds increased to £44,990, with unrestricted funds rising to £25,400. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds NTC TOURING THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED?

Funders whose own accounts filings name NTC TOURING THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE LECHE TRUST, THE JOICEY TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE LECHE TRUSTFY2025£3kArts
THE JOICEY TRUSTFY2025£3k

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
Community Foundation North East11/12/2025£8kGrant to NTC Touring Theatre Company Ltd
Community Foundation North East22/05/2025£2kGrant to NTC Touring Theatre Company Ltd
Community Foundation North East23/01/2025£5kGrant to NTC Touring Theatre Company Ltd
Community Foundation North East16/01/2025£5kGrant to NTC Touring Theatre Company Ltd
Community Foundation North East26/01/2023£6kGrant to NTC Touring Theatre Company Ltd
Community Foundation North East11/08/2022£3kGrant to NTC Touring Theatre Company Ltd
Community Foundation North East07/07/2022£16kGrant to NTC Touring Theatre Company Ltd
Community Foundation North East26/05/2022£1kGrant to NTC Touring Theatre Company Ltd
Community Foundation North East12/05/2022£5kGrant to NTC Touring Theatre Company Ltd
Community Foundation North East20/01/2022£10kA grant to NTC Touring Theatre Company Ltd
Community Foundation North East21/10/2021£4kA grant to NTC Touring Theatre Company Ltd
Community Foundation North East29/04/2021£5kA grant to NTC Touring Theatre Company Ltd
Community Foundation North East08/03/2019£7kGeneral charitable purposes
Community Foundation North East11/02/2019£500Purchase touring sound equipment
Community Foundation North East07/10/2018£2kTouring professional theatre to communities within the area of benefit
Community Foundation North East13/08/2018£1kGeneral charitable purposes
Community Foundation North East22/05/2018£4kTouring professional theatre to communities within the area of benefit
Community Foundation North East28/11/2017£5kGeneral charitable purposes
Community Foundation North East03/10/2017£1kTouring Theatre to West Woodburn Village Hall: Corsenside Parish Hall
Community Foundation North East27/09/2017£10kTemporary shortfall in running costs
Community Foundation North East11/10/2016£1kTowards Touring Theatre to West Woodburn Village Hall: Corsenside Parish Hall
Community Foundation North East14/07/2016£3kTowards Volunteer support for tours
Community Foundation North East25/05/2016£1kTowards Tour 3 shows to theatre-less zones
Community Foundation North East18/11/2015£2kTowards Providing a performing arts training opportunity for one young person
Community Foundation North East23/10/2015£500General donation