CREATE HOPE
We offer creative and play therapy to children and young people aged between 4-16 years old in Berkshire and Wiltshire areas. This supports those affected by traumatic life events and struggling emotionally. We also offer one-to-one Counselling for adults, couples therapy and systemic family sessions. In addition to our therapeutic services we run accredited training equipping lives for good.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted cash funds increased from £36,871 to £44,946 during the period, while total cash funds decreased from £80,133 to £72,246. The trustees report a reserves policy of maintaining sufficient funds for three months of normal operating activities in the event of an income shortfall. Total gross income rose to £165,287, exceeding total payments of £173,174 by a net deficit of £7,887.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Alison Jane Hudell
- MARK SAYERS
- Sarah Jane Walker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £165k | £173k |
| 31/08/2024 | £161k | £150k |
| 31/08/2023 | £158k | £154k |
| 31/08/2022 | £128k | £122k |
| 31/08/2021 | £92k | £92k |
Common questions
Is CREATE HOPE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted cash funds increased from £36,871 to £44,946 during the period, while total cash funds decreased from £80,133 to £72,246. The trustees report a reserves policy of maintaining sufficient funds for three months of normal operating activities in the event of an income shortfall. Total gross income rose to £165,287, exceeding total payments of £173,174 by a net deficit of £7,887.
Who funds CREATE HOPE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CREATE HOPE as a grant recipient include THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION, THE ARCHER TRUST, THE DWF FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £8k | |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Charitable activities |
| THE DWF FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2024 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/01/2026 | £20k | Helping children and young people thrive through therapeutic play |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/05/2023 | £10k | Therapuetic servcies for families |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/03/2022 | £10k | Training and equiping volunteers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/01/2021 | £10k | Emotional support for families |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/09/2019 | £9k | Emotional education |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/01/2017 | £4k | Create Hope - parenting support workshops |