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Creativity Works Preston

Also known as: Cwp

Creativity Works Preston provides alternative education to marginalised people who need to learn in a different way to the traditional education system.The crux of the learning environment and pedagogy is learning through doing. We do this by providing an inclusive, professional and supportive learning environment for individuals irrespective of their circumstances or background.

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Activities & Mission

Creativity Works Preston provides alternative education to marginalised people who need to learn in a different way to the traditional education system.The crux of the learning environment and pedagogy is learning through doing. We do this by providing an inclusive, professional and supportive learning environment for individuals irrespective of their circumstances or background.

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
£843,978
Latest Expenditure
£869,352

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £843,978
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £869,352
Raising Funds £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£843,978
£869,352£869,352-£31,048£020 / 5
2023
£588,514
£599,142£65,437-£5,674£020 / 3
2022
£562,454
£618,281£618,281£4,954£020 / 7
2021
£634,883
£599,507£599,507£60,781£020 / 5
2020
£406,981
£442,5000 / 11

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Creativity Works Preston

What does Creativity Works Preston do?

Creativity Works Preston provides alternative education to marginalised people who need to learn in a different way to the traditional education system.The crux of the learning environment and pedagogy is learning through doing. We do this by providing an inclusive, professional and supportive learning environment for individuals irrespective of their circumstances or background.

How much income did Creativity Works Preston report in 2024?

Creativity Works Preston reported total income of £844k and reported expenditure of £869k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Creativity Works Preston registered as a charity?

Creativity Works Preston was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 March 2015 as charity number 1161063. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Creativity Works Preston?

Creativity Works Preston is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Creativity Works Preston operate?

Creativity Works Preston operates across 3 areas: Blackburn With Darwen, Blackpool and Lancashire.

Is Creativity Works Preston a registered charity?

Yes — Creativity Works Preston is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161063.

Details

Address
Creativity Works Preston
33 Shepherd Street
PRESTON
PR1 3YD
Registration Date
25 March 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5048333
Charity Number
1161063

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Trustees

Christopher Gavaghan
Christopher Stott
Holly Marie Breakell
Linzi Mae Cookson
Niomi Wilkinson
WILLIAM ADAMS

Also Known As

  • Cwp

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