Lakeland Housing Trust

Also known as: Lakeland Housing Trust Limited, The Lakeland Housing Trust

The provision of rented homes for local people who cannot afford to buy or long-term rent accommodation at current market rates.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of rented homes for local people who cannot afford to buy or long-term rent accommodation at current market rates.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,158,819

Latest Expenditure

£325,385

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 27.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 3% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 41% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 43% of UK Housing 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 £755,669

Charitable Activities £281,988

Other Trading £0

Investments £17,832

Other Income £103,330

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £314,933

Raising Funds £10,452

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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2020 — The Lakeland Housing Trust (organisation 701075)
Asset transfer in in 2020 — The Grandy Nook Trust (organisation 500996)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,158,819	£325,385	£314,933	£7,507,418	£535,665	0 / 0
2023	£471,702	£255,955				0 / 0
2022	£756,444	£181,058	£181,058	£6,108,237	£617,016	0 / 0
2021	£1,013,069	£155,554	£155,554	£5,532,851	£93,696	0 / 0
2020	£842,383	£149,093	£0	£4,675,336	£54,164	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lakeland Housing Trust

What does Lakeland Housing Trust do?

The provision of rented homes for local people who cannot afford to buy or long-term rent accommodation at current market rates.

How much income did Lakeland Housing Trust report in 2024?

Lakeland Housing Trust reported total income of £1.16m and reported expenditure of £325k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Lakeland Housing Trust?

Lakeland Housing Trust has a program ratio of 27.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Lakeland Housing Trust registered as a charity?

Lakeland Housing Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 October 2017 as charity number 1175184. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Lakeland Housing Trust?

Lakeland Housing Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher Thomas Stafford Batten. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lakeland Housing Trust operate?

Lakeland Housing Trust operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Lakeland Housing Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Lakeland Housing Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1175184.