Lakeland Arts

Lakeland Arts operates Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Blackwell Arts & Crafts House and the Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry in the Lake District, Windermere Jetty Museum ,

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Activities & Mission

Lakeland Arts operates Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Blackwell Arts & Crafts House and the Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry in the Lake District, Windermere Jetty Museum ,

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 Lancashire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,923,451

Latest Expenditure

£3,266,006

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 69.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 20% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 62.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 39.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% of UK Arts 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 £944,105

Charitable Activities £775,285

Other Trading £1,030,566

Investments £24,247

Other Income £149,248

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,035,196

Raising Funds £1,230,810

Governance £45,815

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,923,451	£3,266,006	£2,035,196	£15,657,652	£0	80 / 96
2024	£2,807,803	£3,416,384	£1,995,685	£15,912,912	£0	81 / 148
2023	£2,803,654	£3,268,982	£2,110,106	£16,639,361	£16,639,361	75 / 148
2022	£2,743,306	£3,835,157	£2,887,662	£16,876,207	£0	55 / 16
2021	£3,248,213	£2,190,501	£1,554,967	£17,867,978	£0	70 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lakeland Arts

What does Lakeland Arts do?

Lakeland Arts operates Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Blackwell Arts & Crafts House and the Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry in the Lake District, Windermere Jetty Museum ,

How much income did Lakeland Arts report in 2025?

Lakeland Arts reported total income of £2.92m and reported expenditure of £3.27m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Lakeland Arts?

Lakeland Arts has a program ratio of 69.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Lakeland Arts registered as a charity?

Lakeland Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 July 2013 as charity number 1153001. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Lakeland Arts?

Lakeland Arts is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Diane Reid. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lakeland Arts operate?

Lakeland Arts operates across 2 areas: Cumbria and Lancashire.

Is Lakeland Arts a registered charity?

Yes — Lakeland Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153001.