Northumbria Calvert Trust
Also known as: Northumbria Calvert Trust Limited, The Northumbria Calvert Trust, Calvert Trust Kielder, Calvert Kielder
Our mission is to enable people with disabilities together with their families and friends to achieve their potential through the challenge of outdoor adventure in the countryside.To do this we run a purpose built fully accessible 110 bedded residential activity centre on the shores of Kielder Water in Northumberland. A wide range of land and water based activities are provided and personal care.
Activities & Mission
Our mission is to enable people with disabilities together with their families and friends to achieve their potential through the challenge of outdoor adventure in the countryside.To do this we run a purpose built fully accessible 110 bedded residential activity centre on the shores of Kielder Water in Northumberland. A wide range of land and water based activities are provided and personal care.
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 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 48% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% 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 | £2,189,186 | £2,158,658 | £2,117,882 | £4,958,564 | £466,769 | 41 / 12 |
| 2024 | £1,903,437 | £2,131,779 | £2,109,827 | £4,928,036 | £306,667 | 40 / 10 |
| 2023 | £1,585,075 | £1,801,724 | £1,795,209 | £5,156,378 | £622,037 | 34 / 20 |
| 2022 | £1,650,598 | £1,750,764 | £1,737,082 | £5,373,027 | £753,758 | 28 / 10 |
| 2021 | £2,338,727 | £1,579,347 | £1,567,738 | £5,473,193 | £732,804 | 28 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Northumbria Calvert Trust
What does Northumbria Calvert Trust do?
Our mission is to enable people with disabilities together with their families and friends to achieve their potential through the challenge of outdoor adventure in the countryside.To do this we run a purpose built fully accessible 110 bedded residential activity centre on the shores of Kielder Water in Northumberland. A wide range of land and water based activities are provided and personal care.
How much income did Northumbria Calvert Trust report in 2025?
Northumbria Calvert Trust reported total income of £2.19m and reported expenditure of £2.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Northumbria Calvert Trust?
Northumbria Calvert Trust has a program ratio of 96.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Northumbria Calvert Trust registered as a charity?
Northumbria Calvert Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 December 1981 as charity number 511851. It has been registered for 45 years.
Who runs Northumbria Calvert Trust?
Northumbria Calvert Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter John Vincent Cockerill. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Northumbria Calvert Trust operate?
Northumbria Calvert Trust operates in Northumberland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Northumbria Calvert Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Northumbria Calvert Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 511851.
Details
Kielder Water & Forest Park
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 1BS
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Also Known As
- Northumbria Calvert Trust Limited
- The Northumbria Calvert Trust
- Calvert Trust Kielder
- Calvert Kielder
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated