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Sew Positive

Sew Positive tackles health inequalities and social exclusion in Cambridge - the UK's most unequal city. Our goal is engaged communities of adults and families, using creative sewing, upcycling and mending to improve creativity, mental or physical health and togetherness in a circular economy. Services include Men's Hems, Sewcialise and Social Prescribing for Increased Self-Management of Health.

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Activities & Mission

Sew Positive tackles health inequalities and social exclusion in Cambridge - the UK's most unequal city. Our goal is engaged communities of adults and families, using creative sewing, upcycling and mending to improve creativity, mental or physical health and togetherness in a circular economy. Services include Men's Hems, Sewcialise and Social Prescribing for Increased Self-Management of Health.

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

Latest Income
£50,020
Latest Expenditure
£47,494

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 95.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 95.0%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£50,020
£47,4940 / 36
2024
£40,442
£46,6910 / 29
2023
£41,677
£26,9250 / 25
2022
£22,187
£18,2270 / 22

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sew Positive

What does Sew Positive do?

Sew Positive tackles health inequalities and social exclusion in Cambridge - the UK's most unequal city. Our goal is engaged communities of adults and families, using creative sewing, upcycling and mending to improve creativity, mental or physical health and togetherness in a circular economy. Services include Men's Hems, Sewcialise and Social Prescribing for Increased Self-Management of Health.

How much income did Sew Positive report in 2025?

Sew Positive reported total income of £50k and reported expenditure of £47k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sew Positive registered as a charity?

Sew Positive was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 2020 as charity number 1192682. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Sew Positive?

Sew Positive 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 Sew Positive operate?

Sew Positive operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sew Positive a registered charity?

Yes — Sew Positive is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192682.

Details

Address
1 FOUNTAIN LANE
HASLINGFIELD
CAMBRIDGE
CB23 1LT
Registration Date
7 December 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5167279
Charity Number
1192682

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Trustees

Alison Heron
Alison Pritchard
Elke Heidrun Taylor
Jane Webber
Joseph Barker-Sherry
Judi Coe
Karin Read
Ruth Laslett
Theodoros Panagiotidis

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30 July 2026
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