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Highway Trust Limited

Also known as: Highway Projects, The Highway Trust, Thornleigh Travel Thornleigh Hotel

To provide a unique Christian dimension to holidays and hospitality, and reach out to others through social action and mission, to the glory of God. This is achieved through offering travel and hospitality including opportunities for rest and recuperation in a Christian hotel.

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Activities & Mission

To provide a unique Christian dimension to holidays and hospitality, and reach out to others through social action and mission, to the glory of God. This is achieved through offering travel and hospitality including opportunities for rest and recuperation in a Christian hotel.

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
£516,164
Latest Expenditure
£524,422

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,140
Charitable Activities £502,841
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £6,183

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £517,266
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,933
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £7,156

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£516,164
£524,422£517,266£1,477,073£1,471,80819 / 20
2023
£545,564
£523,805£516,184£1,485,331£1,482,12315 / 25
2022
£450,909
£432,9030 / 25
2021
£389,651
£346,2880 / 50
2020
£298,096
£306,2210 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Highway Trust Limited

What does Highway Trust Limited do?

To provide a unique Christian dimension to holidays and hospitality, and reach out to others through social action and mission, to the glory of God. This is achieved through offering travel and hospitality including opportunities for rest and recuperation in a Christian hotel.

How much income did Highway Trust Limited report in 2024?

Highway Trust Limited reported total income of £516k and reported expenditure of £524k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Highway Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Highway Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 August 1965 as charity number 244075. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs Highway Trust Limited?

Highway Trust Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Highway Trust Limited operate?

Highway Trust Limited operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Highway Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Highway Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 244075.

Details

Address
Thornleigh Hotel
26 The Esplanade
GRANGE-OVER-SANDS
LA11 7HH
Registration Date
9 August 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
244075
Charity Number
244075

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Trustees

COLIN PETER RAWLING
HEATHER GWYNETH CAMERON
Helen Elizabeth Norman
Ian James White
Ruth Marion Briddock
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Highway Projects
  • The Highway Trust
  • Thornleigh Travel Thornleigh Hotel

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14 May 2026
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