Gladrags Community Costume Trust
Provides affordable costume hire, educational resource boxes and practical assistance to: schools/ colleges, community/ youth groups, charities/ not for profit organisations, amateur/ fringe arts. Delivers a Community Outreach Programme of educational sewing-based workshops; interactive storytelling / reminiscence/ dressing-up activities. Promotes costume re-use, by re-styling or rehoming.
Activities & Mission
Provides affordable costume hire, educational resource boxes and practical assistance to: schools/ colleges, community/ youth groups, charities/ not for profit organisations, amateur/ fringe arts. Delivers a Community Outreach Programme of educational sewing-based workshops; interactive storytelling / reminiscence/ dressing-up activities. Promotes costume re-use, by re-styling or rehoming.
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.
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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 | £85,036 | £110,215 | 0 / 75 | |||
| 2024 | £101,301 | £104,818 | 0 / 69 | |||
| 2023 | £90,566 | £87,531 | 0 / 66 | |||
| 2022 | £64,018 | £75,061 | 0 / 59 | |||
| 2021 | £94,801 | £55,890 | 0 / 29 |
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Frequently asked questions about Gladrags Community Costume Trust
What does Gladrags Community Costume Trust do?
Provides affordable costume hire, educational resource boxes and practical assistance to: schools/ colleges, community/ youth groups, charities/ not for profit organisations, amateur/ fringe arts. Delivers a Community Outreach Programme of educational sewing-based workshops; interactive storytelling / reminiscence/ dressing-up activities. Promotes costume re-use, by re-styling or rehoming.
How much income did Gladrags Community Costume Trust report in 2025?
Gladrags Community Costume Trust reported total income of £85k and reported expenditure of £110k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Gladrags Community Costume Trust registered as a charity?
Gladrags Community Costume Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 February 2008 as charity number 1122704. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Gladrags Community Costume Trust?
Gladrags Community Costume Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is HEATHER MAE BUTLER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Gladrags Community Costume Trust operate?
Gladrags Community Costume Trust operates across 3 areas: East Sussex, Surrey and West Sussex.
Is Gladrags Community Costume Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Gladrags Community Costume Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122704.
Details
Unit 10
Westergate Business Centre
Westergate Road
Brighton
BN2 4QN
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