The Bowland Charitable Trust
Supporting individuals, charities and other charitable organisations, primarily by the provision of grants and gifting educational equipment. The majority of the support provided is to outdoor and character building activities by young people based in the North West of England and edcuational, religious and cultural activities and institutions.
Activities & Mission
Supporting individuals, charities and other charitable organisations, primarily by the provision of grants and gifting educational equipment. The majority of the support provided is to outdoor and character building activities by young people based in the North West of England and edcuational, religious and cultural activities and institutions.
Grants
The Bowland Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2021)
- £175,582
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, the environment, conservation, or heritage, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity, recreation and other charitable purposes
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
Higher than 98% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 41). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £83,632 | £595,719 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £324,100 | £627,466 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £442,577 | £382,197 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £2,310,709 | £4,547,211 | £4,547,211 | £135,941 | £1,046,961 | 53 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,753,850 | £6,228,075 | £6,228,075 | £2,289,581 | £286,249 | 53 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Bowland Charitable Trust
What does The Bowland Charitable Trust do?
Supporting individuals, charities and other charitable organisations, primarily by the provision of grants and gifting educational equipment. The majority of the support provided is to outdoor and character building activities by young people based in the North West of England and edcuational, religious and cultural activities and institutions.
How much income did The Bowland Charitable Trust report in 2024?
The Bowland Charitable Trust reported total income of £84k and reported expenditure of £596k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Bowland Charitable Trust?
The Bowland Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 196.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 41 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Bowland Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Bowland Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 June 1985 as charity number 292027. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs The Bowland Charitable Trust?
The Bowland Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Bowland Charitable Trust operate?
The Bowland Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Bowland Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Bowland Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 292027.
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Registry Information
Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated