cumbria law centre

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups, and the general public. Cumbria Law Centre is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in Carlisle and operates in Cumbria.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Free legal advice and representation in Carlisle, Allerdale, Copeland and Barrow. (Future plan for Eden). We tackle poverty and oppression for those who cannot access help elsewhere. Telephone advice (01228 515 129) every weekday, and clinics throughout Cumbria. Specialists in Housing, Employment, Community Care, Welfare Benefits, Debt, Discrimination, Public law and Human Rights & Education.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Cumbria

Financial Information

Latest Income

£517,212

Latest Expenditure

£334,995

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 64.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £189

Charitable Activities £514,536

Other Trading £0

Investments £688

Other Income £1,799

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £334,995

Raising Funds £0

Governance £2,108

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£517,212	£334,995	£334,995	£266,146	£161,104	9 / 0
2023	£332,984	£367,810				0 / 30
2022	£350,432	£359,737				0 / 13
2021	£387,884	£354,446				0 / 13
2020	£390,945	£393,192				0 / 13