Escape2make
Analysis
Escape2make is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancaster. It was registered in May 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, 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 March 2026, Escape2make reported income of £414k and spending of £275k, leaving 34% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £142k to £414k (+193%), an average of +31% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 118%. Over the whole period it spent 79% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Escape2make sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Heart of BS13 Ltd (£414k), Teams4u the Charity (£414k) and College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (£414k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We aspire to help young people find and develop their creative passions, empathy, well-being and friendship groups through a calendar of inspiring, creative workshops, short courses and events. These are open to all secondary school age children (11-18) and are offered for free. We operate in the Lancaster, Morecambe in Lancashire and Kendal in Cumbria.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of BS13 Ltd | Bristol | £414k |
| Teams4u the Charity | Llay | £414k |
| College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists | London | £414k |
| The Southmead Project | Bristol | £414k |