Make Southwest
Also known as: Devon Guild of Craftsmen
MAKE Southwest is dedicated to enriching lives through Making and Craft. As an education charity it engages with communities and young people to provide learning opportunities through outreach, exhibitions, and workshops. For Makers it offers professional development, help with reducing environmental impact and showcasing their work.
Activities & Mission
MAKE Southwest is dedicated to enriching lives through Making and Craft. As an education charity it engages with communities and young people to provide learning opportunities through outreach, exhibitions, and workshops. For Makers it offers professional development, help with reducing environmental impact and showcasing their work.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 680). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% 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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £529,752 | £587,141 | £403,351 | £857,044 | £190,254 | 10 / 19 |
| 2025 | £376,046 | £332,479 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2024 | £451,813 | £430,740 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2023 | £382,957 | £423,807 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £455,316 | £369,022 | 0 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about Make Southwest
What does Make Southwest do?
MAKE Southwest is dedicated to enriching lives through Making and Craft. As an education charity it engages with communities and young people to provide learning opportunities through outreach, exhibitions, and workshops. For Makers it offers professional development, help with reducing environmental impact and showcasing their work.
How much income did Make Southwest report in 2026?
Make Southwest reported total income of £530k and reported expenditure of £587k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Make Southwest?
Make Southwest has a program ratio of 76.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 680 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Make Southwest registered as a charity?
Make Southwest was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 April 1987 as charity number 296568. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs Make Southwest?
Make Southwest 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 Make Southwest operate?
Make Southwest operates across 6 areas, including Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Make Southwest a registered charity?
Yes — Make Southwest is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 296568.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 3 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Devon Guild of Craftsmen
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated