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the st james the less preservation trust

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and the general public. The St James The Less Preservation Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in High Peak and operates in Derbyshire.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The charity has repaired and restored the little church of St James the Less, Spring Bank, New Mills, High Peak SK22 4BB, and has converted it into a community arts centre. We have received a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund and completed our match funding. Spring Bank Arts opened for business in May 2012. There are continuing regular arts events as well as rooms for hire.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£57,489
Latest Expenditure
£57,511

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 100.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£57,489£57,5110 / 20
2023£55,039£53,5760 / 20
2022£44,450£45,7500 / 24
2021£53,945£43,1620 / 31
2020£26,559£30,1270 / 24

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers