Robert Stephenson's Charities
Also known as: The Stephenson Trust
To provide for the maintenance of priests, support of the poor and education of children within the area specified in the Trust Deed.
Activities & Mission
To provide for the maintenance of priests, support of the poor and education of children within the area specified in the Trust Deed.
Grants
Robert Stephenson's Charities is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £140,523
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £166,860 | £140,523 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £143,625 | £229,246 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £154,328 | £164,847 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £164,130 | £136,150 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £125,866 | £138,650 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Robert Stephenson's Charities
What does Robert Stephenson's Charities do?
To provide for the maintenance of priests, support of the poor and education of children within the area specified in the Trust Deed.
How much income did Robert Stephenson's Charities report in 2026?
Robert Stephenson's Charities reported total income of £167k and reported expenditure of £141k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Robert Stephenson's Charities registered as a charity?
Robert Stephenson's Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 June 1965 as charity number 230795. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs Robert Stephenson's Charities?
Robert Stephenson's Charities is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon Francis Riddell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Robert Stephenson's Charities operate?
Robert Stephenson's Charities operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Robert Stephenson's Charities a registered charity?
Yes — Robert Stephenson's Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 230795.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Stephenson Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated