Creative Studios Cumbria
Analysis
Creative Studios Cumbria is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cumbria. It was registered in May 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06424545). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Creative Studios Cumbria reported income of £12k and spending of £62k, spending 515% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £143k to £12k (-92%), an average of -46% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 84%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Creative Studios Cumbria sits at the 31st percentile: it is larger than about 31% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include North Walsham Atrium Sociable Community Cinema (£12k), The Anita Mendiratta Foundation (£12k) and 3rd Plympton (Woodford) Scout Group (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Providing a centre for arts and creative industries where local residents, particularly those from disadvantaged groups, can access facilities and activities to develop a diverse range of creative, media and arts disciplines.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| North Walsham Atrium Sociable Community Cinema | North Walsham | £12k |
| The Anita Mendiratta Foundation | London | £12k |
| 3rd Plympton (Woodford) Scout Group | Plymouth | £12k |
| Devon Equine Crisis Support | Teignmouth | £12k |