Ambleside Welfare Charity
Makes grants and donations to applicants who must be resident in the Ambleside ward of the Lakes Urban Council, for "Need, Hardship and Distress". Monies for distribution from leasing out of two town centre properties as retail outlets.
Activities & Mission
Makes grants and donations to applicants who must be resident in the Ambleside ward of the Lakes Urban Council, for "Need, Hardship and Distress". Monies for distribution from leasing out of two town centre properties as retail outlets.
Grants
Ambleside Welfare Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £51,693
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability and 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 | £62,960 | £51,693 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2024 | £64,460 | £41,116 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £60,419 | £33,589 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £61,514 | £37,867 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £70,855 | £41,064 | 0 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about Ambleside Welfare Charity
What does Ambleside Welfare Charity do?
Makes grants and donations to applicants who must be resident in the Ambleside ward of the Lakes Urban Council, for "Need, Hardship and Distress". Monies for distribution from leasing out of two town centre properties as retail outlets.
How much income did Ambleside Welfare Charity report in 2025?
Ambleside Welfare Charity reported total income of £63k and reported expenditure of £52k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Ambleside Welfare Charity registered as a charity?
Ambleside Welfare Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 April 1971 as charity number 214759. It has been registered for 55 years.
Who runs Ambleside Welfare Charity?
Ambleside Welfare Charity is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is NICHOLAS MARTIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ambleside Welfare Charity operate?
Ambleside Welfare Charity operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Ambleside Welfare Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Ambleside Welfare Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 214759.
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
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