The Centre For International Storytelling
Also known as: The London Centre for International Storytelling, Lcis, The Crick Crack Club
The LCIS promotes the art and practice of oral storytelling. Its public name is The Crick Crack Club. It promotes and programmes public performance storytelling, tours work and supports artists. It offers advice to live arts programmers and places storytellers in educational, community and heritage settings. It also holds an archive of audio material and ephemera relating to the art form.
Activities & Mission
The LCIS promotes the art and practice of oral storytelling. Its public name is The Crick Crack Club. It promotes and programmes public performance storytelling, tours work and supports artists. It offers advice to live arts programmers and places storytellers in educational, community and heritage settings. It also holds an archive of audio material and ephemera relating to the art form.
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As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £146,157 | £123,400 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2024 | £86,898 | £99,728 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2023 | £105,221 | £109,189 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £106,186 | £87,248 | 0 / 14 | |||
| 2021 | £32,597 | £34,148 | 0 / 12 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Centre For International Storytelling
What does The Centre For International Storytelling do?
The LCIS promotes the art and practice of oral storytelling. Its public name is The Crick Crack Club. It promotes and programmes public performance storytelling, tours work and supports artists. It offers advice to live arts programmers and places storytellers in educational, community and heritage settings. It also holds an archive of audio material and ephemera relating to the art form.
How much income did The Centre For International Storytelling report in 2025?
The Centre For International Storytelling reported total income of £146k and reported expenditure of £123k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Centre For International Storytelling registered as a charity?
The Centre For International Storytelling was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 May 2005 as charity number 1109510. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs The Centre For International Storytelling?
The Centre For International Storytelling is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOSHUA BRUCE WISKEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Centre For International Storytelling operate?
The Centre For International Storytelling operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Centre For International Storytelling a registered charity?
Yes — The Centre For International Storytelling is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109510.
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- The London Centre for International Storytelling
- Lcis
- The Crick Crack Club
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- 19 October 2026
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