Create London

The charity's main aim is to help improve the popularity of cultural events within the main east London area and, in particular, within younger age groups who traditionally do not have a track record of attendance at or involvement in such events.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Scotland

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£609,392

Latest Expenditure

£800,854

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 121.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 92.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 7.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £11,390

Charitable Activities £576,065

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £21,937

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £741,884

Raising Funds £58,970

Governance £0

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£609,392	£800,854	£741,884	£145,468	£151,496	10 / 0
2024	£840,917	£787,761	£731,709	£336,930	£151,496	10 / 0
2023	£628,685	£944,458	£890,841	£283,774	£149,850	12 / 0
2022	£1,836,048	£1,816,364	£1,793,395	£599,547	£273,518	13 / 0
2021	£730,304	£955,708	£921,811	£579,863	£168,023	13 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Create London

What does Create London do?

How much income did Create London report in 2025?

Create London reported total income of £609k and reported expenditure of £801k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Create London registered as a charity?

Create London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 February 2012 as charity number 1146063. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Create London?

Create London is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Create London operate?

Create London operates across 2 areas: Scotland and London.

Is Create London a registered charity?

Yes — Create London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146063.