01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC043437
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- One or a few bases or facilities serving people who come from a broad area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 7
- Postcode
- PA8 7FF
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We’re an arts charity working with disadvantaged young people in Renfrewshire since 2009, using creativity to change lives and support good mental health. We offer creative activities – art, crafts, writing, design – that allow young people to explore and celebrate who they are and what they’re passionate about. We create safe, welcoming spaces. Our work is playful, inspiring and hopeful.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.1 The advancement of citizenship or community development by: helping the people of Paisley and surrounding areas to develop their skills and abilities, flourish and recognise their full potential. fostering safe environments where we strive for positive relationships, which include the involvement of young people and the wider community. encouraging personal, social and spiritual development in those connected with the organisation. working alongside agencies, organisations and individuals who have similar objectives. 4.2 The advancement of the arts, heritage or culture by: Cultivating a creative community and provide opportunities for artists and musicians. Facilitating events and activities which are inspired and informed by the interests and passions of the local young people and wider community.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 January 2026 | £256,534 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £256,854 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 7 | 23 July 2026 |
| 31 January 2025 | £225,907 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £259,423 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 7 | 29 August 2025 |
| 31 January 2024 | £194,517 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £327,620 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 7 | 9 October 2024 |
| 31 January 2023 | £274,997 | £251,372 | £10 | £22,475 | £0 | £1,140 | £241,064 | £32,378 | £208,686 | £0 | 7 | 31 October 2023 |
| 31 January 2022 | £288,763 | £255,690 | £308 | £24,837 | £0 | £7,928 | £194,878 | £17,765 | £177,113 | £0 | 7 | 23 August 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 18 Templar Crescent, Erskine
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.createpaisley.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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