THE CREATIVITY CENTRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Education, training and learning about creative thinking and problem solving. Workshops for school pupils, teachers, charities, community groups and the public. Evaluation and assessment of the success of creative projects. Measuring development of the creativity of groups and individuals. Producing and publishing materials (print and online) about creativity including an online journal.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £7,925 for the year ended 30 June 2025, reversing a deficit from the previous year. However, the charity's unrestricted funds remain in a deficit position of £1,746, and the trustees note that the reserves policy target has not been maintained throughout the year.
What the accounts disclose
“This level of reserves has not been maintained throughout the year.” — page 5
“In the previous year a donation of £2,500 was received from one Trustee.”
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 04023948
Company officers (Companies House)
- BURNS, Iain Clive on trustee list
- BASSETT, Sally on trustee list
- BELL, Coll Mcdonald on trustee list
Trustees
- SALLY BASSETTchair
- Alison Milner
- COLL BELL
- Iain Clive Burns
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £29k | £21k |
| 30/06/2024 | £10k | £20k |
| 30/06/2023 | £34k | £29k |
| 30/06/2022 | £25k | £32k |
| 30/06/2021 | £24k | £15k |
Common questions
Is THE CREATIVITY CENTRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £7,925 for the year ended 30 June 2025, reversing a deficit from the previous year. However, the charity's unrestricted funds remain in a deficit position of £1,746, and the trustees note that the reserves policy target has not been maintained throughout the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE CREATIVITY CENTRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CREATIVITY CENTRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST as a grant recipient include THE MCCARTHY & STONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MCCARTHY & STONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £4k | Community Grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 29/05/2025 | £3k | Merry Widows Get Active |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/06/2024 | £20k | Creative Approaches to Improving Access for Autistic Children & Young People |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/04/2023 | £9k | Creating Your Future 2023 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/04/2021 | £9k | Merry Widows 2021 |
| UK government | 10/12/2018 | £6k | Tampon Tax Community Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/05/2018 | £8k | Merry Widows Project Torbay |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/08/2016 | £8k | Creating Your Future 2016 |