Designermakers CIO
Analysis
Designermakers CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Diss. It was registered in June 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Designermakers CIO reported income of £84k and spending of £118k, spending 141% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £29k to £84k (+185%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income rose by 1312%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Designermakers CIO sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include D J Evans Youth Club (£84k), London Firebird Orchestra (£84k) and Tip Top Musicals Ltd (£84k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We organise workshops, public demonstrations, and open access events that teach and promote the practice of traditional and contemporary craft skills.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| D J Evans Youth Club | Durham | £84k |
| London Firebird Orchestra | London | £84k |
| Tip Top Musicals Ltd | Wrexham | £84k |
| Friary Brass Band | Fleet | £84k |