Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund
Pays annuities/makes yearly donations to unmarried/widowed women over the age of 50 who appear to be in needy circumstances and who live in the parish of Ambleside, Cumbria.
Activities & Mission
Pays annuities/makes yearly donations to unmarried/widowed women over the age of 50 who appear to be in needy circumstances and who live in the parish of Ambleside, Cumbria.
Grants
Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £22,276
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £15,566 | £22,276 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £18,071 | £12,289 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £17,515 | £33,832 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £15,188 | £33,896 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £17,866 | £20,759 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund
What does Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund do?
Pays annuities/makes yearly donations to unmarried/widowed women over the age of 50 who appear to be in needy circumstances and who live in the parish of Ambleside, Cumbria.
How much income did Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund report in 2025?
Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £22k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund registered as a charity?
Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 March 1964 as charity number 224960. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund?
Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund operate?
Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 224960.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
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