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Lowther Castle And Gardens Trust

Restoring and conserving Lowther Castle and gardens, promoting public access to this nationally significant building and offering access to high quality information about the site, covering history, conservation, economics and culture.

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Activities & Mission

Restoring and conserving Lowther Castle and gardens, promoting public access to this nationally significant building and offering access to high quality information about the site, covering history, conservation, economics and culture.

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
£72,118
Latest Expenditure
£3,568

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 4.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 4.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£72,118
£3,5680 / 50
2021
£16,852
£3,9620 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lowther Castle And Gardens Trust

What does Lowther Castle And Gardens Trust do?

Restoring and conserving Lowther Castle and gardens, promoting public access to this nationally significant building and offering access to high quality information about the site, covering history, conservation, economics and culture.

How much income did Lowther Castle And Gardens Trust report in 2025?

Lowther Castle And Gardens Trust reported total income of £72k and reported expenditure of £4k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Lowther Castle And Gardens Trust registered as a charity?

Lowther Castle And Gardens Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 July 2008 as charity number 1125075. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Lowther Castle And Gardens Trust?

Lowther Castle And Gardens Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Bryan Gray CBE DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lowther Castle And Gardens Trust operate?

Lowther Castle And Gardens Trust operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Lowther Castle And Gardens Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Lowther Castle And Gardens Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125075.

Details

Address
ESTATE OFFICE
Lowther Castle & Gardens
Old Walled Garden
Lowther
PENRITH
CA10 2HH
Registration Date
21 July 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4038374
Charity Number
1125075

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Trustees

ANDREW JONATHAN SMITH
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr SOPHIE THERESE AMBLER
Also governs 1 other charity
Esme Charles Harlowe Lowe
JOHN TURNER
Also governs 2 other charities

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