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Howgill Family Centre

Also known as: Howgill Centre

The Howgill Family Centre aims to provide support for Children and Families throughout West Cumbria so that every child might have equality of opportunity to achieve their full potential. The organisation coordinates Centre-based activities, Home Support and Community outreach projects.

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Activities & Mission

The Howgill Family Centre aims to provide support for Children and Families throughout West Cumbria so that every child might have equality of opportunity to achieve their full potential. The organisation coordinates Centre-based activities, Home Support and Community outreach projects.

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
£1,101,408
Latest Expenditure
£991,441

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?

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

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £331,515
Charitable Activities £748,106
Other Trading £15,745
Investments £6,042
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £991,441
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,101,408
£991,441£991,441£609,491£255,04343 / 10
2024
£932,884
£949,553£949,553£499,524£403,10440 / 10
2023
£891,178
£892,958£892,958£516,193£291,15137 / 4
2022
£691,882
£771,442£771,442£517,973£257,44039 / 5
2021
£691,412
£579,680£579,680£597,533£320,48230 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Howgill Family Centre

What does Howgill Family Centre do?

The Howgill Family Centre aims to provide support for Children and Families throughout West Cumbria so that every child might have equality of opportunity to achieve their full potential. The organisation coordinates Centre-based activities, Home Support and Community outreach projects.

How much income did Howgill Family Centre report in 2025?

Howgill Family Centre reported total income of £1.10m and reported expenditure of £991k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Howgill Family Centre?

Howgill Family Centre has a program ratio of 90.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Howgill Family Centre registered as a charity?

Howgill Family Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 October 1987 as charity number 519278. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Howgill Family Centre?

Howgill Family Centre is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is BRENDA HOLDEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Howgill Family Centre operate?

Howgill Family Centre operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Howgill Family Centre a registered charity?

Yes — Howgill Family Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 519278.

Details

Address
Howgill Family Centre
Birks Road
CLEATOR MOOR
CA25 5HR
Registration Date
12 October 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
519278
Charity Number
519278

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Trustees

BRENDA HOLDEN Chair
Amanda Watters
Emma McCarthy
Gemma Leadbetter
Lesley Sewell
WILLIE SLAVIN

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Howgill Centre

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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