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Creative Studios Cumbria

Providing a centre for arts and creative industries where local residents, particularly those from disadvantaged groups, can access facilities and activities to develop a diverse range of creative, media and arts disciplines.

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Activities & Mission

Providing a centre for arts and creative industries where local residents, particularly those from disadvantaged groups, can access facilities and activities to develop a diverse range of creative, media and arts disciplines.

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
£12,086
Latest Expenditure
£62,248

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 515.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 515.0%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£12,086
£62,2480 / 2
2024
£74,951
£52,0340 / 0
2023
£74,594
£71,7980 / 0
2022
£76,640
£73,5670 / 0
2021
£143,073
£67,8260 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Creative Studios Cumbria

What does Creative Studios Cumbria do?

Providing a centre for arts and creative industries where local residents, particularly those from disadvantaged groups, can access facilities and activities to develop a diverse range of creative, media and arts disciplines.

How much income did Creative Studios Cumbria report in 2025?

Creative Studios Cumbria reported total income of £12k and reported expenditure of £62k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Creative Studios Cumbria registered as a charity?

Creative Studios Cumbria was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 May 2020 as charity number 1189408. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Creative Studios Cumbria?

Creative Studios Cumbria is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is KERRY KOLBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Creative Studios Cumbria operate?

Creative Studios Cumbria operates across 2 areas: Cumbria and Lancashire.

Is Creative Studios Cumbria a registered charity?

Yes — Creative Studios Cumbria is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189408.

Details

Address
Cooke's Studios
104 Abbey Road
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 5QR
Registration Date
7 May 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5154478
Charity Number
1189408

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Trustees

KERRY KOLBE Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Loren Slater
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

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