The Tute
Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 November 2025
Registered Charity No. 1205700
The Tute Members of the Management Committee and Professional Advisors For the year ended 30 November 2025
The Management Committee have pleasure in presenting their report and the un-audited Financial Statements for the year ended 30 November 2025.
Reference and Administrative Details
| Charity No | 1205700 |
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| Address | The Tute |
| Miners Welfare Institute | |
| Ridley Terrace | |
| Cambois | |
| Blyth | |
| NE24 1QS | |
| Trustees | Tim Rubidge |
| Jennifer Eddis | |
| Tony Bowler | |
| Accountant | Mark Thompson MAAT |
| 42 Lesbury Road | |
| Heaton | |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | |
| NE6 5LB |
The Tute
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 November 2025
Achievement and performance
The year under review has been one of consolidation, growth, and increasing confidence for The Tute, as we continued to build on the strong foundations established in our first year as a registered charity. It has been heartening to see both our core activity and our ambition develop in ways that are clearly valued by the Cambois community.
Our core offerings of dance, writing, and creative playgroup have continued to thrive, and this year we were delighted to extend this programme with the introduction of a regular art group. The success of this group has exceeded expectations, quickly developing a waiting list and demonstrating a real appetite for visual art within the community. In response, we made the decision to use a portion of our reserves to make the group a permanent part of our programme while actively fundraising to secure its long-term future.
All of our regular groups were brought together through the Stronger Shores project, which created a valuable opportunity for collaboration across disciplines. Working with artists Linda France and Katja Roberts, participants explored the Cambois coastline through film, visual art, and poetry. This project not only strengthened relationships between our groups but also deepened people’s connection to place and to one another. Across all activities, participation has continued to grow, with many attendees reporting significant benefits to their health and wellbeing, reduced isolation, and describing The Tute’s groups as a “lifeline”.
This year also saw us deepen our relationship with QTS, whose support has been both practical and strategic. In addition to sponsoring the Rude Health festival, QTS staff took part in a volunteer day, helping to clear decades-old rubbish from beneath the stage and assisting with other essential tasks around the building. Encouraged by this partnership, we explored the possibility of purchasing the Miners Welfare Institute. A structural survey and valuation were commissioned, and while the landlord was ultimately not amenable to what we considered a fair market price, the process proved to be a net positive. It gave us a clearer understanding of the building, our responsibilities, and our position as tenants, strengthening our ability to plan for the future.
The summer months were marked by the welcome return of the Cambois Art Exhibition. With over 30 local artists exhibiting and more than 200 community members attending over the weekend, the event had a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere. It was a powerful reminder that the artistic spirit of Cambois is growing and that there is pride and excitement in seeing local creativity shared and celebrated.
Esther and Alex once again successfully fundraised for and delivered an ambitious second year of the Rude Health festival. The 2025 programme built on the strong foundations laid in 2024 and delivered marvellous results: eight unforgettable performance events, four workshops, two exhibitions, two creative school programmes, and a primary school tour. In total, Rude Health 2025 reached 1,162 people in person and provided work for 46 freelance practitioners. It is a testament to the strength of The Tute’s reputation that renowned artists such as Liz Aggiss and Alistair McDowall were willing to come to Cambois to take part. Feedback and evaluation of activities and events has shown that audiences and participants from further afield are more and more interested and prepared to join the Cambois community for the offer The Tute is making.
Recognition of our work extended beyond the community this year, with The Tute being named a finalist in the North East Culture Awards in the category of Best Museum or Cultural Venue. We regard this as a significant achievement, particularly given that we were shortlisted alongside organisations with turnovers at least thirty times larger than our own.
Volunteer opportunities have continued to expand, and we also trialled a new Tea and IT initiative in partnership with NCVA. This programme has supported less tech-savvy community members to build confidence and skills, addressing a growing area of need and further reinforcing The Tute’s role as a welcoming and supportive hub.
While funding remains a constant challenge, Esther and Alex have done a remarkable job in ensuring the organisation remains financially resilient. We are deeply grateful for the ongoing support of the Community Foundation, Sir James Knott Trust, the National Lottery Community Fund, the EDF Windfarm Fund, and QTS, whose continued belief in our work enables us to keep serving the community.
Looking ahead, we remain optimistic and ambitious. In the coming year we aim to continue working in schools to increase empathy and ambition, to produce the third Rude Health festival, to keep investing in and improving our space, and to explore new possibilities such as opening a bar for events. Above all, we remain committed to ensuring that The Tute continues to be a place where creativity, care, and community are at the heart of everything we do.
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which show a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and its financial activities for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
· Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
· Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
· State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice
have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
· Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operational existence.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:-
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Tim Rubidge, Chair
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
Report to the The Tute trustees of
On accounts for 30 November 2025 Charity no 1205700 the year ended
Respective The trustees of the organisation are responsible for the preparation of responsibilities of accounts; they consider that an audit is not required for this year under trustees and section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an Independent examiner Examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to
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examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act),
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follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the
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Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Act), and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions independent given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review examiner’s of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the statement accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
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Independent In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention: examiner's 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material statement respect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:
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proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 130 of
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the Act); and
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accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and
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comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date: 23 January 2026 Name: Mark Thompson MAAT Address: 42 Lesbury Road Newcastle NE6 5LB
The Tute Statement Of Financial Activities For the year ended 30 November 2025
| Incoming Resources Notes Grants 2 Donations Room Hire Commissions Utility Refund Miscellaneous Total Incoming Resources Resources Expended Freelance Fees 3 Subs Utilities Rent Insurance Equipment Fundraising Advertising Repairs Training Misc Total Resources Expended Net income (expenditure) for the year Funds as at 1 December 2024 Total Funds as at 30 November 2024 2025 |
Unrestricted Funds 2024 15429 1650 4500 2709 24288 11812 75 5254 5852 0 0 4677 231 164 584 228 28877 -4589 16320 11731 2025 |
Restricted Funds |
Total Total Funds Funds 2024 2024 116087 110524 15429 11425 1650 965 4500 2709 815 0 1450 2025 |
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| 2024 2025 |
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| 116087 116087 81528 85 2861 22315 1250 350 1500 109889 6198 1867 8065 |
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| 140375 125179 |
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| 93340 81924 160 357 5254 3632 5852 6775 2861 299 22315 11570 4677 1481 436 514 394 2084 1255 228 350 |
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| 138766 106992 |
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| 1609 18187 18187 |
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| 19796 18187 |
The Tute
Balance Sheet as at 30 November 2025
| Notes £ £ Currents Assets Cash at Bank 17296 Debtors & Prepayments 5 2500 19796 Current Liabilities Net Current Assets 19796 Net Assets 19796 Funds 4 Restricted Funds 8065 General Funds 11731 19796 2025 |
£ £ 10897 18529 29426 11239 18187 18187 1867 16320 18187 2024 |
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23.01.2026 Approved by the Committee on ……………………………..
and signed on their behalf:
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The Tute
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2025
1 Accounting Policies
- 1.1 Basis of preparation of accounts
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) – Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006 The Tute meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).
1.2 Grant receivable and local authority fees
Grants received are accounted for on a receivable basis and credited to income. Any grants restricted to future accounting periods are deferred and recognised in those accounting periods.
1.3 Donations & Other Income
All income is accounted for when it is received.
- 1.4 Funds
Restricted funds comprise funds subject to specific restrictions imposed by donors and funders. The purpose and uses of the restricted reserves are set out in note 7 to the accounts. Unrestricted funds comprise funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the Management Committee.
1.5 Expenditure
All is included on the accruals basis and is recognised when there is a legal or constructive obligation to pay for expenditure. All costs have been directly attributed to one of the functional categories of resources expended in the SOFA. The charity is not registered for VAT and accordingly expenditure is shown gross of irrecoverable VAT.
2 Grants Received:
| Sir James Knott Trust Community Foundation (EDF Wind Farm Fund) Community Foundation (Prime) November Club (Heritage Lottery Fund) Suez Communities Fund Rude Health (North of Tyne Combined Authorities) 2024 Rude Health (North of Tyne Combined Authorities) 2025 National Lottery Awards for All Total Grants Received |
4000 20000 2000 1400 19500 6915 42342 19930 |
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| 116087 |
3 Staff Costs
| 3 | Staff Costs | ||||
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| No staff are directly employed by the organisation. | |||||
| Freelance fees for the period were: | £93,093 | ||||
| 4 | Restricted Funds | B/fwd | Income | Expend | C/fwd |
| November Club (Heritage Lottery Fund) | 1867 | 1400 | 2022 | 1245 | |
| Sir James Knott Trust | 4000 | 4000 | 0 | ||
| Community Foundation (EDF Wind Farm Fund) | 20000 | 18653 | 1347 | ||
| Community Foundation (Prime) | 2000 | 0 | 2000 | ||
| Suez Communities Fund | 19500 | 19500 | 0 | ||
| Rude Health (North of Tyne Combined Authorities) 2024 | 6915 | 6915 | 0 | ||
| Rude Health (North of Tyne Combined Authorities) 2025 | 42342 | 42342 | 0 | ||
| National Lottery Awards for All | 19930 | 16457 | 3473 | ||
| Total | 1867 | 116087 | 109889 | 8065 | |
| 5 | Debtors | ||||
| Grant due (paid in arrears ) | £2,500 | ||||
| Rude Health (North of Tyne Combined Authorities) |