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The David Snowdon Trust

The objects are to advance the education of the public, particularly in the arts, to the relief of poverty and, to the relief of suffering, including medical research.

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Activities & Mission

The objects are to advance the education of the public, particularly in the arts, to the relief of poverty and, to the relief of suffering, including medical research.

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
£284,608
Latest Expenditure
£237,877

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 2.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 65.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 40.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,780,328
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £47,452
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £74,140
Raising Funds £29,701
Governance £16,290
Grants to Institutions £44,850
Other Expenditure £8,811

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£284,608
£237,8770 / 0
2024
£264,746
£193,3260 / 0
2023
£153,084
£156,8480 / 0
2022
£2,827,780
£112,652£74,140£5,845,258£5,845,2580 / 0
2021
£1,474,862
£63,757£55,894£3,331,541£3,331,5410 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The David Snowdon Trust

What does The David Snowdon Trust do?

The objects are to advance the education of the public, particularly in the arts, to the relief of poverty and, to the relief of suffering, including medical research.

How much income did The David Snowdon Trust report in 2025?

The David Snowdon Trust reported total income of £285k and reported expenditure of £238k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The David Snowdon Trust registered as a charity?

The David Snowdon Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 December 1999 as charity number 1078527. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs The David Snowdon Trust?

The David Snowdon Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Frederick Douglas McMillan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The David Snowdon Trust operate?

The David Snowdon Trust operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The David Snowdon Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The David Snowdon Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1078527.

Details

Address
HAVERTHWAITE LODGE
HAVERTHWAITE
ULVERSTON
LA12 8AJ
Registration Date
9 December 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3966635
Charity Number
1078527

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Trustees

John Frederick Douglas McMillan Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Christopher Jackson Malpas
Clive Wilson
Dr RUTH MARGARET CAYTON
Michael Stephen Bult
Robert Stuart Jackson
Stuart Gerrard Allison stuart

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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