CRAFTING FOR COMMUNITIES
For the public benefit the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability or financial hardship or other social and economic disadvantage in Dudley and the surrounding area through the provision of items which provide comfort to such people in the community.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated entirely through volunteers with no salaries or wages paid, resulting in total income of £34,153.12 and total expenditure of £34,400.82 for the year. The filing reports a closing bank balance of £19,374.47, comprising current and savings accounts, indicating that unrestricted reserves were maintained above zero without reliance on external funding for survival.
What the accounts disclose
“Our income comes mainly from donations plus Auctions £ 5,880.00 Raffles £ 1,763.00 Stalls £ 4,038.00 Bonus Ball £ 2,337.00 Grants £ 5,860.00”
Trustees
- Alison Jayne Hill
- Anne Carolyn Cieslik
- Patricia Ann Bradley
- Susan Elizabeth Edwards
- Victoria Elizabeth Thomas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £26k | £28k |
| 31/03/2025 | £17k | £17k |
| 31/03/2024 | £31k | £39k |
| 31/03/2023 | £33k | £18k |
| 31/03/2022 | £11k | £1k |
Common questions
Is CRAFTING FOR COMMUNITIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated entirely through volunteers with no salaries or wages paid, resulting in total income of £34,153.12 and total expenditure of £34,400.82 for the year. The filing reports a closing bank balance of £19,374.47, comprising current and savings accounts, indicating that unrestricted reserves were maintained above zero without reliance on external funding for survival. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CRAFTING FOR COMMUNITIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CRAFTING FOR COMMUNITIES as a grant recipient include THE SAINTBURY TRUST, DUMBRECK CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SAINTBURY TRUST | FY2023 | £7k | Prevention or Relief of Poverty |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | FY2024 | £500 | Social Welfare |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2022 | £6k | Head Office Running Costs and to hold community crafting activities |