Trustees’ Annual Report for the period Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 

Charity name: Theatre Space North East CIO Charity registration number: 1198576 

Objectives and Activities Theatre Space North East CIO (TSNE CIO) exists to advance dramatic arts for the public benefit through the provision of accessible live performance, including, but not limited to: theatre, plays, reading, mine and movement, dance, music, storytelling and puppetry. Furthermore, to advance the education of the public in the arts by the provision of theatre-in-education and accessible drama and arts education; teaching and mentorship and all ancillary activities. TSNE CIO Trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, and have discussed the way our charity will operate in light of this guidance. 

## Performance 

This was another challenging year for TSNE CIO, as Trustees resigned from their posts leaving us below our threshold of Trustees according to our constitution. New trustees have been recruited and are being on boarded to ensure a constitutional number. 

## Finances 

No activity has yet taken place aside from meetings of the trustees. Financial Review The charity has received 0 funds and has spent 0 funds. The charity has 0 reserves. 

## Structure, Governance and Management 

TSNE CIO is governed by its Constitution and is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). Trustees are appointed according to the rules set out in the charity’s governing document. 

Reference and Administrative details Charity Name 

Theatre Space North East CIO Registered Charity Number: 1198576 Charity’s principal address: Collective Space 14a Borough Road Sunderland SR1 1EP 

Submited on behalf of the board of Trustees 

Dr Michelle Booth (Chair)