The Bank of Dreams and Nightmares
Analysis
The Bank of Dreams and Nightmares is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bridport. It was registered in April 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, economic/community development/employment and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under human rights and equality. 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 April 2026, The Bank of Dreams and Nightmares reported income of £161k and spending of £171k, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income fell from £162k to £161k (-0.6%), an average of -0.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income rose by 143%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 700 England and Wales charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, The Bank of Dreams and Nightmares sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 78th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ccjo Renecassin (£158k), Star (Student Action for Refugees) (£167k) and Global Girl Project (£155k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Bank of Dreams and Nightmares is a childrens charity based in Bridport, Dorset. We are a creative writing centre for children aged between 7 and 18 years old. We work on the principle that creative writing can change lives, and by creating an environment that allows children to explore the possibilities can have transformative results.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ccjo Renecassin | London | £158k |
| Star (Student Action for Refugees) | London | £167k |
| Global Girl Project | Brighton | £155k |
| Stopwatch | London | £168k |