Space2create
Analysis
Space2create is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cumbria. It was registered in December 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, arts/culture/heritage/science and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Space2create reported income of £28k and spending of £68k, spending 241% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £136k to £28k (-79%), an average of -33% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 70%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Space2create sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rotary Club of Bourne End and Cookham Charitable Trust (£28k), Ladies' Samaritan Society (£28k) and The Rotary Club of Skipton Trust Fund (£28k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Space2Create is a Kendal based Charity using all forms creative activity to improve the well-being of vulnerable individuals suffering or recovering from a range of long term mental and physical health conditions. We work in social setting to improve well-being in the local community. We also exhibit, attend shows, raising awareness, provide space and resources, and challenging stigma.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Club of Bourne End and Cookham Charitable Trust | Oxfordshire | £28k |
| Ladies' Samaritan Society | London | £28k |
| The Rotary Club of Skipton Trust Fund | North Yorkshire | £28k |
| The Ron and Lyn Peet Trust | Haslemere | £28k |