Bendrigg Trust
Bendrigg Trust runs high quality courses for disabled and disadvantaged people who come to Bendrigg from all parts of the UK for a day, weekend or a week.We aim to promote inclusion, encourage independence and build self-confidence through the use of residential experience and the safe provision of adventurous activities delivered by dedicated, qualified staff.
Activities & Mission
Bendrigg Trust runs high quality courses for disabled and disadvantaged people who come to Bendrigg from all parts of the UK for a day, weekend or a week.We aim to promote inclusion, encourage independence and build self-confidence through the use of residential experience and the safe provision of adventurous activities delivered by dedicated, qualified staff.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 60% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 297). How is this calculated?
Higher than 39% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 36% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £1,790,505 | £1,911,073 | £1,734,572 | £3,875,855 | £489,014 | 40 / 175 |
| 2024 | £1,943,862 | £1,748,807 | £1,584,686 | £3,996,423 | £561,224 | 43 / 214 |
| 2023 | £1,546,079 | £1,524,481 | £1,420,980 | £3,801,368 | £599,627 | 38 / 264 |
| 2022 | £1,420,548 | £1,314,541 | £1,266,132 | £3,779,770 | £635,326 | 34 / 204 |
| 2021 | £923,294 | £1,010,208 | £968,554 | £3,673,763 | £422,975 | 30 / 144 |
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Frequently asked questions about Bendrigg Trust
What does Bendrigg Trust do?
Bendrigg Trust runs high quality courses for disabled and disadvantaged people who come to Bendrigg from all parts of the UK for a day, weekend or a week.We aim to promote inclusion, encourage independence and build self-confidence through the use of residential experience and the safe provision of adventurous activities delivered by dedicated, qualified staff.
How much income did Bendrigg Trust report in 2025?
Bendrigg Trust reported total income of £1.79m and reported expenditure of £1.91m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bendrigg Trust?
Bendrigg Trust has a program ratio of 96.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 297 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bendrigg Trust registered as a charity?
Bendrigg Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 February 1979 as charity number 508450. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs Bendrigg Trust?
Bendrigg Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Brian McDonough. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bendrigg Trust operate?
Bendrigg Trust operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bendrigg Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Bendrigg Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 508450.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated