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Creative Kernow Limited

Also known as: Cornwall Arts Centre Trust Truro Limited, Act, Arts Centre Trust, Arts Centre Trust & Act, Creative Skills

We deliver initiatives in support of the creative industries and wider cultural activities in Cornwall. These include a rural touring scheme for communities in Cornwall; a community arts investment programme; education, skills development and training; workspaces for practitioners; information, advice and guidance; and campaigning with partners across Europe to support culture in rural areas.

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Activities & Mission

We deliver initiatives in support of the creative industries and wider cultural activities in Cornwall. These include a rural touring scheme for communities in Cornwall; a community arts investment programme; education, skills development and training; workspaces for practitioners; information, advice and guidance; and campaigning with partners across Europe to support culture in rural areas.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,359,538
Latest Expenditure
£2,427,474

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 32.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 7% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 31.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 3% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 66% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £590,633
Charitable Activities £120,574
Other Trading £1,603,434
Investments £15,287
Other Income £29,610

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £771,083
Raising Funds £0
Governance £31,350
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £1,656,391

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
£2,359,538
£2,427,474£771,083£4,758,638£275,00029 / 0
2024
£3,072,696
£3,153,549£2,039,293£4,826,574£792,58936 / 238
2023
£3,675,571
£3,131,943£2,259,858£1,387,873£867,00837 / 0
2022
£3,188,703
£3,033,816£2,337,380£844,245£240,08939 / 0
2021
£2,486,419
£2,311,058£1,621,480£838,037£510,03335 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Creative Kernow Limited

What does Creative Kernow Limited do?

We deliver initiatives in support of the creative industries and wider cultural activities in Cornwall. These include a rural touring scheme for communities in Cornwall; a community arts investment programme; education, skills development and training; workspaces for practitioners; information, advice and guidance; and campaigning with partners across Europe to support culture in rural areas.

How much income did Creative Kernow Limited report in 2025?

Creative Kernow Limited reported total income of £2.36m and reported expenditure of £2.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Creative Kernow Limited?

Creative Kernow Limited has a program ratio of 32.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Creative Kernow Limited registered as a charity?

Creative Kernow Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 1986 as charity number 292138. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Creative Kernow Limited?

Creative Kernow Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Kevin Brookes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Creative Kernow Limited operate?

Creative Kernow Limited operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Creative Kernow Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Creative Kernow Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 292138.

Details

Address
Creative Kernow Ltd
Krowji
West Park
REDRUTH
Cornwall
TR15 3GE
Registration Date
8 May 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
292138
Charity Number
292138

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Trustees

Paul Kevin Brookes Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Ajay Chhabra
Amanda Berry
Claudia Avila De Oldroyd
Hannah Marie Irwin-Bowler
James Alexander Michael Ernest Sculthorp-Wright
Jonathan Bray
Paul Lionel Springer
Sam Jones
Sovay Alice Berriman
Tamara Lesley Bedford

Also Known As

  • Cornwall Arts Centre Trust Truro Limited
  • Act
  • Arts Centre Trust
  • Arts Centre Trust & Act
  • Creative Skills

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