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Create Recovery

Also known as: Freedom from Addiction

To relieve the needs of people who have suffered from addictive disorders but who are in abstinent recovery, together with their families & dependents and to advantage education of the wider community about the issues concerning addiction and those living in abstinent recovery. 'Abstinent Recovery' means non engagement with addictive processes & behaviours supported by a relevant 12-step programme

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Activities & Mission

To relieve the needs of people who have suffered from addictive disorders but who are in abstinent recovery, together with their families & dependents and to advantage education of the wider community about the issues concerning addiction and those living in abstinent recovery. 'Abstinent Recovery' means non engagement with addictive processes & behaviours supported by a relevant 12-step programme

Grants

Create Recovery is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2022)
£7,621
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, accommodation or housing and recreation

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£249
Latest Expenditure
£7,621

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 3060.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2022.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2022
£21,577
£15,6870 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Create Recovery

What does Create Recovery do?

To relieve the needs of people who have suffered from addictive disorders but who are in abstinent recovery, together with their families & dependents and to advantage education of the wider community about the issues concerning addiction and those living in abstinent recovery. 'Abstinent Recovery' means non engagement with addictive processes & behaviours supported by a relevant 12-step programme

How much income did Create Recovery report in 2022?

Create Recovery reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £16k for the financial year ending 2022, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Create Recovery registered as a charity?

Create Recovery was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 October 2014 as charity number 1158885. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Create Recovery?

Create Recovery is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Create Recovery operate?

Create Recovery operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Create Recovery a registered charity?

Yes — Create Recovery is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158885.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
16 October 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5044301
Charity Number
1158885

Trustees

BRIAN HAMILTON BALLANTYNE FDAP
DIANA CAITILIN LEVETT-PRINSEP FDAP
Nick McDowell

Also Known As

  • Freedom from Addiction

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26 October 2026
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