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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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
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 | £2,359,538 | £2,427,474 | £771,083 | £4,758,638 | £275,000 | 29 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,072,696 | £3,153,549 | £2,039,293 | £4,826,574 | £792,589 | 36 / 238 |
| 2023 | £3,675,571 | £3,131,943 | £2,259,858 | £1,387,873 | £867,008 | 37 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,188,703 | £3,033,816 | £2,337,380 | £844,245 | £240,089 | 39 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,486,419 | £2,311,058 | £1,621,480 | £838,037 | £510,033 | 35 / 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.
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Also Known As
- Cornwall Arts Centre Trust Truro Limited
- Act
- Arts Centre Trust
- Arts Centre Trust & Act
- Creative Skills
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated