CREATIVE SOLUTIONS
Seeking creative ways to reach and help people of various nations with the gospel and practical help.
Objects
IN ANY SUCH PARTS OF THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL DETERMINE:-A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITHB) TO RELIEVE PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED OR HARDSHIP OR WHO ARE AGED OR SICK AND TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS CAUSED THEREBYC) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLESD) TO ADVANCE THE PROVISION OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR THOSE IN FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC NEEDE) TO PROMOTE AND FULFILL SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £20,841 at the year end, which falls within the trustees' stated prudent policy target of between £5,000 and £10,000. The charity reported a net increase in total funds of £3,434 for the year, moving from £25,082 to £28,516. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified by the independent examiner.
What the accounts disclose
“Gifts and donations Gift aid 31,399 1,309 6,309 493 37,708 1,802 32,675 2,293”
“The charity received donations from trustees, including £7,834.60 from Peter and Jenny Kay, £1,284 from Peter Kay personally, and £12,000 from Paul Smith.” — page 9
“The Trustees therefore consider it prudent to hold unrestricted reserves of between £5,000 and £10,000.” — page 4
“The charity received donations from trustees, including £7,834.60 from Peter and Jenny Kay, £1,284 from Peter Kay personally, and £12,000 from Paul Smith.” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- JENNIFER VIVIAN KAY
- Kenneth Martin Knight
- PAUL ANTHONY SMITH
- Rev PETER KILBOURNE KAY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £40k | £36k |
| 31/03/2024 | £35k | £38k |
| 31/03/2023 | £30k | £47k |
| 31/03/2022 | £40k | £42k |
| 31/03/2021 | £54k | £34k |
Common questions
Is CREATIVE SOLUTIONS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £20,841 at the year end, which falls within the trustees' stated prudent policy target of between £5,000 and £10,000. The charity reported a net increase in total funds of £3,434 for the year, moving from £25,082 to £28,516. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified by the independent examiner. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BLAGRAVE TRUST | 1 | £257k |
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £255k |
| John Lewis Partnership Foundation | 1 | £181k |
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 1 | £170k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £120k |
| AKO FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| THE SEGELMAN TRUST | 1 | £80k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREATIVE SOLUTIONS | £40k | — | 0 | above | 12000.0% | no doubt |
| PUBLISH WHAT YOU FUND | £781k | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| M I CHARITABLE TRUST | £21k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CREATED: CHURCH | £315k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | £23.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RCCG SURE FOUNDATION ASSEMBLY | £213k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |