Applecast Limited
Also known as: Cast Nw Limited
CAST NW provides educational opportunities, training, entry to employment courses and constructive leisure opportunities to clients as a means of increasing social inclusion, promoting employment and reducing offensive and anti-social behaviour. CAST provides individual learning plans leading to nationally accredited educational programmes through OCN course including information technology.
Activities & Mission
CAST NW provides educational opportunities, training, entry to employment courses and constructive leisure opportunities to clients as a means of increasing social inclusion, promoting employment and reducing offensive and anti-social behaviour. CAST provides individual learning plans leading to nationally accredited educational programmes through OCN course including information technology.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 54% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,143,159 | £1,081,965 | £1,081,965 | £1,657,256 | £1,657,256 | 26 / 10 |
| 2024 | £1,068,406 | £1,031,064 | £1,031,064 | £1,596,063 | £1,457,012 | 14 / 15 |
| 2023 | £1,075,744 | £998,590 | £998,590 | £1,558,721 | £580,708 | 17 / 8 |
| 2022 | £956,488 | £819,446 | £819,446 | £1,481,567 | £1,403,464 | 22 / 7 |
| 2021 | £713,864 | £745,830 | £745,830 | £1,344,525 | £149,321 | 24 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Applecast Limited
What does Applecast Limited do?
CAST NW provides educational opportunities, training, entry to employment courses and constructive leisure opportunities to clients as a means of increasing social inclusion, promoting employment and reducing offensive and anti-social behaviour. CAST provides individual learning plans leading to nationally accredited educational programmes through OCN course including information technology.
How much income did Applecast Limited report in 2025?
Applecast Limited reported total income of £1.14m and reported expenditure of £1.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Applecast Limited?
Applecast Limited has a program ratio of 94.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Applecast Limited registered as a charity?
Applecast Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 April 2008 as charity number 1123401. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Applecast Limited?
Applecast Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is lisa Jayne Wood. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Applecast Limited operate?
Applecast Limited operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Applecast Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Applecast Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123401.
Details
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WIGAN
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- 14 May 2026
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