Lifecraft
We offer a wide range of free mental health services in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough to help and support our members in their wellbeing and recovery, including creative activities, recovery groups, social activities and a counselling service. We provide services to the public: a suicide bereavement support service, Lifeline, a helpline that runs everyday and other phone-based support services.
Activities & Mission
We offer a wide range of free mental health services in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough to help and support our members in their wellbeing and recovery, including creative activities, recovery groups, social activities and a counselling service. We provide services to the public: a suicide bereavement support service, Lifeline, a helpline that runs everyday and other phone-based support services.
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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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 76% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Lifecraft (organisation 1048144)
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Foundation for the Arts and Mental Health (organisation 4037121)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £475,082 | £577,634 | 0 / 45 | |||
| 2024 | £502,003 | £507,338 | £507,338 | £266,679 | £189,162 | 18 / 45 |
| 2023 | £481,949 | £447,272 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2022 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Lifecraft
What does Lifecraft do?
We offer a wide range of free mental health services in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough to help and support our members in their wellbeing and recovery, including creative activities, recovery groups, social activities and a counselling service. We provide services to the public: a suicide bereavement support service, Lifeline, a helpline that runs everyday and other phone-based support services.
How much income did Lifecraft report in 2025?
Lifecraft reported total income of £475k and reported expenditure of £578k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Lifecraft?
Lifecraft has a program ratio of 101.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Lifecraft registered as a charity?
Lifecraft was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 August 2021 as charity number 1195632. It has been registered for 5 years.
Who runs Lifecraft?
Lifecraft is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Kerr Hewett. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lifecraft operate?
Lifecraft operates across 2 areas: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough City.
Is Lifecraft a registered charity?
Yes — Lifecraft is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1195632.
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