CREATIVE FUTURES (UK) LIMITED
Creative Futures (UK) Ltd is a multi-arts charity which delivers participatory creative and arts projects which raise aspiration and achievement for children and young people, especially in areas of deprivation in London and beyond. We offer services to educational establishments from Early Years upwards, as well as to local community organisations and other charities.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £64,613 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £274,197 to £209,584. The trustees confirm that the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £88,382, which the Board states continues to meet its policy target of six months of core costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The Board of Trustees aims to build and maintain an unrestricted reserve equivalent to 6 months of core costs, to ensure that the charitable aims and administrative costs of the charity can be met on an ongoing basis. This target level of reserves continues to be met.” — page 5
“During the year, a company connected to one of the trustees made a donation of £2,500 to the charity.” — page 21
Funders the charity credits
- Ingles Charitable Trust
- The Makers of Playing Cards Charity
- the Worshipful Company of Secretaries & Administrators Charity
Trustees
- Marcus Jameschair
- Aleksandra Trojacanec
- Alistair Thomas Pike
- Amanda Jayne Cuttler
- Baden Prince
- MARCIA BENNIE
- Matthew Brookes
- PAUL ANTHONY HAYDAY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £411k | £476k |
| 31/03/2025 | £451k | £437k |
| 31/03/2024 | £396k | £370k |
| 31/03/2023 | £368k | £413k |
| 31/03/2022 | £458k | £374k |
Common questions
Is CREATIVE FUTURES (UK) LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £64,613 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £274,197 to £209,584. The trustees confirm that the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £88,382, which the Board states continues to meet its policy target of six months of core costs. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CREATIVE FUTURES (UK) LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CREATIVE FUTURES (UK) LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE PONTOON TRUST, SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PONTOON TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | |
| THE PONTOON TRUST | FY2025 | £20k | |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | FY2023 | £7k | Grant funding of activities |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/02/2025 | £20k | Together We Sing |
| City Bridge Foundation | 24/02/2023 | £98k | Grant to Creative Futures (UK) Limited |
| Postcode Lottery | 26/02/2022 | £25k | Family project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/08/2019 | £10k | Magpie Rhymes |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/07/2016 | £10k | Baby and Me, and Mums to be |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/05/2012 | £8k | Picture Your Self |