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The Borrowdale Institute

Provision of a hall for the leisure and education of residents and visitors to the valley

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Activities & Mission

Provision of a hall for the leisure and education of residents and visitors to the valley

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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
£32,136
Latest Expenditure
£35,180

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 109.5%
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 2026.

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 this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2019 — The Borrowdale Institute (organisation 223579)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£32,136
£35,1800 / 0
2025
£47,206
£55,1420 / 0
2024
£73,749
£56,8790 / 10
2023
£33,690
£58,8790 / 10
2022
£103,899
£222,6650 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Borrowdale Institute

What does The Borrowdale Institute do?

Provision of a hall for the leisure and education of residents and visitors to the valley

How much income did The Borrowdale Institute report in 2026?

The Borrowdale Institute reported total income of £32k and reported expenditure of £35k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Borrowdale Institute registered as a charity?

The Borrowdale Institute was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 January 2019 as charity number 1181396. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Borrowdale Institute?

The Borrowdale Institute is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nigel Dixon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Borrowdale Institute operate?

The Borrowdale Institute operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Borrowdale Institute a registered charity?

Yes — The Borrowdale Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181396.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 January 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5133899
Charity Number
1181396

Trustees

Nigel Dixon Chair
Adrian Paye
Craig Fearon
John Postans
Margaret Julia Braithwaite
Pamela Cooke
Penelope Mary deZouche Cooke
Ralf Smits
Rev Dr Mark Radcliffe
Also governs 1 other charity
Thomas Day

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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