CREATION FEST LIMITED
Organizing and presenting an annual 7 day outdoor festival plus a number of related promotional road shows leading up to the main festival featuring contemporary Christian musicians and public speakers for the purpose of attracting the general public with the view to ministering the Gospel of Jesus Christ and teaching on subjects relevant to Christian doctrine to all those who will hear.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £4,765 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £41,006. The trustees note a lack of certainty regarding next year's festival but deem current reserves sufficient due to ongoing support from their main donor, Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity has received confirmation from it's main donor, Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, confirming their ongoing support meaning the charity can be considered a going concern.”
Trustees
- Brian Brodersenchair
- Colin Andrew McLean
- Marc Stephens
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £353k | £419k |
| 31/10/2024 | £428k | £433k |
| 31/10/2023 | £355k | £422k |
| 31/10/2022 | £445k | £421k |
| 31/10/2021 | £271k | £223k |
Common questions
Is CREATION FEST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £4,765 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £41,006. The trustees note a lack of certainty regarding next year's festival but deem current reserves sufficient due to ongoing support from their main donor, Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CREATION FEST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CREATION FEST LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE JERUSALEM TRUST, THE DEO GLORIA TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JERUSALEM TRUST | FY2022 | £30k | Evangelism and Christian Mission in the UK |
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Evangelism |
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Evangelism |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/03/2017 | £8k | Celebrating Community at Creation Fest |