CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO
Creative Recovery (Creative Recovery CI0) is a people-led charity that uses creativity to bring about social change, boost and support Recovery and wellbeing and nurture community spirit in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. We support individuals and families with experience of mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues. We also aim to challenge stigma and raise awareness of mental wellbeing.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £2,398 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing from £185,479 to £183,081. The trustees note that the main risk to the organisation is the loss of funding to continue operations, although unrestricted reserves of £51,775 remain well above the stated policy minimum of £7,000.
What the accounts disclose
“National Lottery Community Fund - Sustain & Grow 114,424” — page 17
“The trustees have decided that a minimum of £7,000 should be kept in reserve at any one time.”
“The main risk to the organisation is the loss of funding to continue the operational running of the charity. The financial position and level of reserves is reviewed at each quarterly trustees meeting and funding applications are ongoing.”
“Neil Moreton - received £128.80 for running the Walking Group (includes expenses)” — page 11
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- Tracey Johnson-Murphychair
- ADAM SPEIGHT
- Albert Anthony Walter Smith
- Catherine Sarah Huby
- Jane Margaret Smith
- Kate Helen Raynor
- Luisa Esther Fletcher
- Peter Sean Brady
- Phoebe Jane Kay Wallace
- Stephen Peter Race
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £167k | £170k |
| 31/12/2024 | £193k | £161k |
| 31/12/2023 | £129k | £157k |
| 31/12/2022 | £176k | £129k |
| 31/12/2021 | £99k | £58k |
Common questions
Is CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £2,398 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing from £185,479 to £183,081. The trustees note that the main risk to the organisation is the loss of funding to continue operations, although unrestricted reserves of £51,775 remain well above the stated policy minimum of £7,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CREATIVE RECOVERY CIO as a grant recipient include TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, Moto Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | Programme: Bettys and Taylors Coronavirus Community Fund |
| Moto Foundation | FY2022 | £960 | Community Grant |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/03/2024 | £353k | Sustain and Grow |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/11/2023 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/06/2022 | £10k | Friday JAM |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/05/2020 | £10k | Returning and Restoring |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/12/2018 | £10k | The Live Arts Cafe |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/04/2016 | £10k | Recovery Festival and Artwalk |