Take 1 Studios Limited
Analysis
Take 1 Studios Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottingham. It was registered in December 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05569637). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Take 1 Studios Limited reported income of £578k and spending of £667k, spending 115% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £362k to £578k (+60%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 35%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Take 1 Studios Limited sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Jeg Trust Limited (£578k), The Hanover Trust (£579k) and Banana Enterprise Network (£577k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 100%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £193k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 15 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Charitable activities 100%
- Investments 0.3%
In the charity's own words
The focus of our activities continues to support those that are socially excluded and develop plans and activities to benefit the community served. This benefits young people by developing their self-confidence and social skills alongside practical IT skills and life skills. We welcome all young people regardless of personal background, faith, gender or personal circumstances.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Jeg Trust Limited | London | £578k |
| The Hanover Trust | London | £579k |
| Banana Enterprise Network | Manchester | £577k |
| Newpier Charity Limited | London | £579k |