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Benny Walker Charitable Trust

Promotion in Cumbria of education in music and civil engineering Preservation and conservation of buildings of religious historic or architectural importance in Cumbria including Carlisle Cathedral and churches in Allerdale and CopelandAdvancement of life of young people resident in Allerdale and Copeland

Activities & Mission

Promotion in Cumbria of education in music and civil engineering Preservation and conservation of buildings of religious historic or architectural importance in Cumbria including Carlisle Cathedral and churches in Allerdale and CopelandAdvancement of life of young people resident in Allerdale and Copeland

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£387,403
Latest Expenditure
£4,483,527

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 156.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 97% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 83% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,378,429
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £468,082
Other Income £37,248

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,944,263
Raising Funds £0
Governance £5,293
Grants to Institutions £2,938,178
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£387,403
£4,483,5270 / 0
2024
£1,883,759
£2,944,263£2,944,263£7,820,669£7,820,6690 / 0
2023
£10,372,283
£1,688,511£1,688,511£8,881,173£8,881,1730 / 0
2022
£375,000
£396,3590 / 0
2021
£287,500
£220,2400 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Benny Walker Charitable Trust

What does Benny Walker Charitable Trust do?

Promotion in Cumbria of education in music and civil engineering Preservation and conservation of buildings of religious historic or architectural importance in Cumbria including Carlisle Cathedral and churches in Allerdale and CopelandAdvancement of life of young people resident in Allerdale and Copeland

How much income did Benny Walker Charitable Trust report in 2025?

Benny Walker Charitable Trust reported total income of £387k and reported expenditure of £4.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Benny Walker Charitable Trust?

Benny Walker Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 156.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Benny Walker Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Benny Walker Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 May 2020 as charity number 1189443. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Benny Walker Charitable Trust?

Benny Walker Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Benny Walker Charitable Trust operate?

Benny Walker Charitable Trust operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Benny Walker Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Benny Walker Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189443.

Details

Address
THE OLD ALMSHOUSES
ISEL
COCKERMOUTH
CA13 0QG
Registration Date
12 May 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5154347
Charity Number
1189443

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Trustees

Claire St George Roberts formerly Madden
Eric Southward
Also governs 1 other charity

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