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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,101,408 | £991,441 | £991,441 | £609,491 | £255,043 | 43 / 10 |
| 2024 | £932,884 | £949,553 | £949,553 | £499,524 | £403,104 | 40 / 10 |
| 2023 | £891,178 | £892,958 | £892,958 | £516,193 | £291,151 | 37 / 4 |
| 2022 | £691,882 | £771,442 | £771,442 | £517,973 | £257,440 | 39 / 5 |
| 2021 | £691,412 | £579,680 | £579,680 | £597,533 | £320,482 | 30 / 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
Birks Road
CLEATOR MOOR
CA25 5HR
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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