THE CREATIVE DIMENSION TRUST
The Creative Dimension Trust (TCDT) offers fine craft skills workshops for 14-19 year olds with exceptional talent and potential. The workshops are taught by Craft Specialists who are acknowledged leaders in their professions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £20,454 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £373,019 to £352,565. The trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities as they fall due and identified no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“There was one employee whose emoluments, as defined for taxation purposes, amounted to over £60,000 in the period.” — page 19
“There was one employee whose emoluments, as defined for taxation purposes, amounted to over £60,000 in the period.” — page 19
“Target unrestricted reserves are up to 6 months of operating expenditure, estimated in the region of £86,000.” — page 9
“Trustees' expenses amounting to £226 were paid to one trustee (2024 £Nil).” — page 21
“CEO expenses, relating to workshop costs, amounting to £551 were paid (2024 £Nil).” — page 21
“Trustees' expenses amounting to £226 were paid to one trustee (2024 £Nil).” — page 21
“CEO expenses, relating to workshop costs, amounting to £551 were paid (2024 £Nil).” — page 21
“Trustees' expenses amounting to £226 were paid to one trustee (2024 £Nil).” — page 21
“CEO expenses, relating to workshop costs, amounting to £551 were paid (2024 £Nil).” — page 21
“Trustees' expenses amounting to £226 were paid to one trustee (2024 £Nil).” — page 21
“CEO expenses, relating to workshop costs, amounting to £551 were paid (2024 £Nil).” — page 21
Funders the charity credits
- Eranda Rothschild Foundation
- The Carpenters’ Company
Trustees
- Alister Theodore Fennell
- Anne-Christina Percival Warburton
- Fiona Rushton
- Peter Eisenhardt
- SIMON COSTIN
- Tuesday Riddell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £152k | £173k |
| 31/03/2024 | £188k | £167k |
| 31/03/2023 | £193k | £142k |
| 31/03/2022 | £97k | £150k |
| 31/03/2021 | £149k | £134k |
Common questions
Is THE CREATIVE DIMENSION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £20,454 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £373,019 to £352,565. The trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities as they fall due and identified no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE CREATIVE DIMENSION TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the over £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE CREATIVE DIMENSION TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CREATIVE DIMENSION TRUST as a grant recipient include The Portal Trust, DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND, THE HEADLEY TRUST, THE GOLDSMITHS CENTRE, THE NEVILLE ABRAHAM FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 12/02/2019 | £45k | Grant to The Creative Dimension Trust |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE FUND | 1 | £567k |
| THE NISBET TRUST | 1 | £550k |
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £543k |
| BENEFACT TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £509k |
| THE PRUDENCE TRUST | 1 | £289k |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £190k |
| COUTTS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £180k |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £150k |
Charities like this
- CREATIVE LAND TRUST
- CREATE (ARTS) LIMITED
- CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION
- ARTSWORK LIMITED
- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST
- CREATIVE YOUTH NETWORK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CREATIVE DIMENSION TRUST | £152k | over £60,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| CREATIVE LAND TRUST | £950k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CREATE (ARTS) LIMITED | £1.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CREATIVE MENTORS FOUNDATION | £129k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ARTSWORK LIMITED | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST | £253k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |