CREATIVITY WORKS PRESTON
Registered charity 1161063 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CWP
Creativity Works Preston provides alternative education to marginalised people who need to learn in a different way to the traditional education system.The crux of the learning environment and pedagogy is learning through doing. We do this by providing an inclusive, professional and supportive learning environment for individuals irrespective of their circumstances or background.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a profit of £19,898 for the year ended 31 July 2025, reversing a previous loss. However, the statement of financial position shows total net liabilities of £11,150, indicating that accumulated losses exceed current assets and capital.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: none
“The charity is funded through schools, grants and local authorities.” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure
“The charity aims to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to approximately three months’ running costs, targeted at £150,000, to support sustainability and manage risk.” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (88% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
- Christopher Gavaghan
- Christopher Stott
- Linzi Mae Cookson
- Niomi Wilkinson
- WILLIAM ADAMS
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Blackburn With Darwen · Blackpool · Lancashire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is CREATIVITY WORKS PRESTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a profit of £19,898 for the year ended 31 July 2025, reversing a previous loss. However, the statement of financial position shows total net liabilities of £11,150, indicating that accumulated losses exceed current assets and capital.
Who funds CREATIVITY WORKS PRESTON?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CREATIVITY WORKS PRESTON as a grant recipient include CURIOUS MINDS.
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