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Handcrafted Projects

Also known as: Handcrafted

Our training in woodwork, catering and house renovation is tailored to enable each and every individual to achieve their goals.We help disadvantaged people find their ideal job or start their own enterprises.We bring people excluded from society into a creative community.We also serve people in need in the North East by providing supported accommodation and affordable goods and services.

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Activities & Mission

Our training in woodwork, catering and house renovation is tailored to enable each and every individual to achieve their goals.We help disadvantaged people find their ideal job or start their own enterprises.We bring people excluded from society into a creative community.We also serve people in need in the North East by providing supported accommodation and affordable goods and services.

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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
£3,145,089
Latest Expenditure
£2,902,061

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £308,596
Charitable Activities £2,836,493
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,902,061
Raising Funds £0
Governance £7,800
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,145,089
£2,902,061£2,902,061£534,396£310,86249 / 50
2024
£2,254,841
£2,260,501£2,092,749£291,396£224,09736 / 50
2023
£1,507,418
£1,545,903£1,545,903£297,056£255,43031 / 24
2022
£1,200,674
£1,039,095£1,039,095£335,541£300,57724 / 12
2021
£834,038
£798,958£786,791£173,962£152,91920 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Handcrafted Projects

What does Handcrafted Projects do?

Our training in woodwork, catering and house renovation is tailored to enable each and every individual to achieve their goals.We help disadvantaged people find their ideal job or start their own enterprises.We bring people excluded from society into a creative community.We also serve people in need in the North East by providing supported accommodation and affordable goods and services.

How much income did Handcrafted Projects report in 2025?

Handcrafted Projects reported total income of £3.15m and reported expenditure of £2.90m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Handcrafted Projects registered as a charity?

Handcrafted Projects was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 2012 as charity number 1146188. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Handcrafted Projects?

Handcrafted Projects is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Handcrafted Projects operate?

Handcrafted Projects operates across 4 areas: Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City and South Tyneside.

Is Handcrafted Projects a registered charity?

Yes — Handcrafted Projects is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146188.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
1 March 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5024858
Charity Number
1146188

Trustees

Chernise Hui Min Neo
Dr PAUL MORLEY
Emily Carter
Frances Njovana
Karen Bianchi
NORMAN URWIN
Professor Charlotte Laura Clarke
Professor Thomas Bolton Ward

Also Known As

  • Handcrafted

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