CREATIVE LAND TRUST
Purchasing and leasing property, to promote arts, crafts and craftsmanship for the public benefit, in particular, but not exclusively, by providing or facilitating access to affordable workspace for the production of arts and crafts to those in need.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £160,208 for the year ended 31 May 2025, with total income of £949,864 and expenditure of £789,656. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £421,372, which is above the stated policy target of approximately £240,000. The accounts state that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“This means a target reserve level of approximately £240,000.”
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 11367824
Company officers (Companies House)
- MARTIN, Andrew James Westcott on trustee list
- SILVER, Daniel Leon on trustee list
- BACH, Malene Oddershede on trustee list
- CARTER, Natalie Alexandra Pauline on trustee list
- COOKSEY, James Richard Campbell on trustee list
- NOTAY, Alexandra Katherine on trustee list
- WEBSTER, Catherine Helen on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/05/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew Martinchair
- Alexandra Katherine Notay
- Catherine Helen Webster
- Daniel Leon Silver
- James Richard Campbell Cooksey
- Malene Oddershede Bach
- Natalie Alexandra Pauline Carter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £950k | £790k |
| 31/05/2024 | £1.9m | £849k |
| 31/05/2023 | £936k | £631k |
| 31/05/2022 | £2.7m | £514k |
| 31/05/2021 | £977k | £2.0m |
Common questions
Is CREATIVE LAND TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £160,208 for the year ended 31 May 2025, with total income of £949,864 and expenditure of £789,656. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £421,372, which is above the stated policy target of approximately £240,000. The accounts state that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 12/09/2023 | £3.4m | "Creating Futures at Alice Billings House" |