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A Space : Growing Creative Communities

To provide the general public with an ongoing programme of high quality, stimulating artistic experiences and educational activities. The main beneficiaries of the charity's work are the general public and creative communities, primarily in Southampton and surrounding regions.

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Activities & Mission

To provide the general public with an ongoing programme of high quality, stimulating artistic experiences and educational activities. The main beneficiaries of the charity's work are the general public and creative communities, primarily in Southampton and surrounding regions.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£590,821
Latest Expenditure
£644,804

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £354,034
Charitable Activities £36,263
Other Trading £197,485
Investments £3,039
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £564,660
Raising Funds £80,144
Governance £7,063
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£590,821
£644,804£564,660£1,315,729£68,33316 / 25
2024
£499,566
£634,5610 / 8
2023
£356,691
£679,2350 / 10
2022
£478,203
£554,0210 / 40
2021
£539,995
£389,354£382,964£1,909,610£1,909,61010 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about A Space : Growing Creative Communities

What does A Space : Growing Creative Communities do?

To provide the general public with an ongoing programme of high quality, stimulating artistic experiences and educational activities. The main beneficiaries of the charity's work are the general public and creative communities, primarily in Southampton and surrounding regions.

How much income did A Space : Growing Creative Communities report in 2025?

A Space : Growing Creative Communities reported total income of £591k and reported expenditure of £645k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was A Space : Growing Creative Communities registered as a charity?

A Space : Growing Creative Communities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 June 2010 as charity number 1136495. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs A Space : Growing Creative Communities?

A Space : Growing Creative Communities is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Annie Reilly. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does A Space : Growing Creative Communities operate?

A Space : Growing Creative Communities operates across 2 areas: Hampshire and Southampton City.

Is A Space : Growing Creative Communities a registered charity?

Yes — A Space : Growing Creative Communities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136495.

Details

Address
A Space: Growing Creative Communities Ltd
God's House Tower
Town Quay
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 2NY
Registration Date
21 June 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5005951
Charity Number
1136495

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Trustees

Annie Reilly Chair
Daniel Matthews
Helen Mary Keall
Henry Antony Pavey
Michelle Pauline Kirwan

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