Making Space For Crafts Ltd
Registered charity 1108387 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE MOMC-LEIGH PARK CRAFTS INITIATIVE TRUST LIMITED
Making Space is a visual arts charity working in the socially deprived area of Leigh Park. We provide hands-on, participatory workshops for all age groups and levels of experience with a focus on community work. We also provide studio space and business support for craft makers and visual artists.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £28,959 for the year, resulting in a decrease in financial assets from £75,813 to £46,853. However, unrestricted funds increased by £19,604 to £38,589, which the trustees consider sufficient to support the continued viability of the charity. The free unrestricted reserves held at year end were £32,963, which is £8,228 above the stated target minimum of £24,735.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: none
“Unrestricted grants income rose by £32,000 (106%) to £62,000” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Trustees received fees for professional services
“Three members of the Council of Management who are craft professionals received a total of £8,302 in fees another received £5,769 in fees for administration and project management, totalling £14,072 for freelance professional services” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees received fees for professional services
“Three members of the Council of Management who are craft professionals received a total of £8,302 in fees another received £5,769 in fees for administration and project management, totalling £14,072 for freelance professional services” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Making Space For Crafts (matched by registered charity number).
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram · linkedin
- Alison Molloy
- Desmond John Webb
- Dr Joanne Ruth Halsall
- Jane Marianne Briggs
- Nicholas John Wood
- Rebecca Emily Moore
- Richard Matheson Walker
- Susannah Louise Greenwood
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Hampshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is Making Space For Crafts Ltd financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £28,959 for the year, resulting in a decrease in financial assets from £75,813 to £46,853. However, unrestricted funds increased by £19,604 to £38,589, which the trustees consider sufficient to support the continued viability of the charity. The free unrestricted reserves held at year end were £32,963, which is £8,228 above the stated target minimum of £24,735. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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