Gorse Hill Studios Creative Community
Gorse Hill Studios (GHS) is an independently-run youth arts charity which provides free/low cost, high quality, accessible and responsive creative services to young people between the ages of 8 and 25 who present with a wide range of issues, from mental health to those struggling or facing exclusion from mainstream education.
Activities & Mission
Gorse Hill Studios (GHS) is an independently-run youth arts charity which provides free/low cost, high quality, accessible and responsive creative services to young people between the ages of 8 and 25 who present with a wide range of issues, from mental health to those struggling or facing exclusion from mainstream education.
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 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £818,713 | £815,584 | £778,678 | £472,719 | £349,202 | 32 / 10 |
| 2024 | £770,000 | £840,000 | £825,611 | £469,590 | £141,467 | 31 / 18 |
| 2023 | £779,007 | £795,422 | £779,183 | £541,527 | £135,000 | 17 / 5 |
| 2022 | £854,261 | £721,711 | £704,227 | £557,942 | £13,000 | 22 / 5 |
| 2021 | £500,836 | £441,876 | £441,406 | £425,392 | £115,000 | 24 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Gorse Hill Studios Creative Community
What does Gorse Hill Studios Creative Community do?
Gorse Hill Studios (GHS) is an independently-run youth arts charity which provides free/low cost, high quality, accessible and responsive creative services to young people between the ages of 8 and 25 who present with a wide range of issues, from mental health to those struggling or facing exclusion from mainstream education.
How much income did Gorse Hill Studios Creative Community report in 2025?
Gorse Hill Studios Creative Community reported total income of £819k and reported expenditure of £816k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Gorse Hill Studios Creative Community?
Gorse Hill Studios Creative Community has a program ratio of 95.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Gorse Hill Studios Creative Community registered as a charity?
Gorse Hill Studios Creative Community was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 2017 as charity number 1172118. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Gorse Hill Studios Creative Community?
Gorse Hill Studios Creative Community is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Gorse Hill Studios Creative Community operate?
Gorse Hill Studios Creative Community operates across 3 areas: Manchester City, Salford City and Trafford.
Is Gorse Hill Studios Creative Community a registered charity?
Yes — Gorse Hill Studios Creative Community is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1172118.
Details
Cavendish Road
Stretford
MANCHESTER
M32 0PR
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