Cumbria County History Trust

To coordinate and gather resources for the Victoria County History of Cumbria project, a collaborative community project created to research and write the histories of all parts of Cumbria, and to make historical information generally available, within the framework and standards of the Victoria County History of England.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

Cumbria County History Trust makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025): £28,208; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: the general public
What it supports: education and training and the environment, conservation, or heritage

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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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

Cumbria

Financial Information

Latest Income

£61,733

Latest Expenditure

£28,208

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 45.7%

Expenditure as % of income

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£61,733	£28,208	0 / 30
2024	£11,430	£14,336	0 / 34
2023	£18,571	£18,834	0 / 30
2022	£19,608	£34,047	0 / 30
2021	£13,287	£20,064	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cumbria County History Trust

What does Cumbria County History Trust do?

How much income did Cumbria County History Trust report in 2025?

Cumbria County History Trust reported total income of £62k and reported expenditure of £28k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cumbria County History Trust registered as a charity?

Cumbria County History Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 August 2010 as charity number 1137379. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Cumbria County History Trust?

Cumbria County History Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cumbria County History Trust operate?

Cumbria County History Trust operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Cumbria County History Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Cumbria County History Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137379.