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The Downham Trust

General charitable purposes including environment, conservation, community and heritage projects within Downham village. The charity makes grants to individuals and organisations within the village to enable projects above to be implemented.The charity makes donations to other charities/voluntary bodies.

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Activities & Mission

General charitable purposes including environment, conservation, community and heritage projects within Downham village. The charity makes grants to individuals and organisations within the village to enable projects above to be implemented.The charity makes donations to other charities/voluntary bodies.

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
£24,686
Latest Expenditure
£32,959

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 133.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 133.5%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£24,686
£32,9590 / 5
2024
£23,521
£4,7590 / 0
2023
£21,489
£41,2860 / 0
2022
£19,574
£20,5620 / 0
2021
£18,000
£15,0000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Downham Trust

What does The Downham Trust do?

General charitable purposes including environment, conservation, community and heritage projects within Downham village. The charity makes grants to individuals and organisations within the village to enable projects above to be implemented.The charity makes donations to other charities/voluntary bodies.

How much income did The Downham Trust report in 2025?

The Downham Trust reported total income of £25k and reported expenditure of £33k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Downham Trust registered as a charity?

The Downham Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 March 2008 as charity number 1123342. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Downham Trust?

The Downham Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is RT HON BARON RALPH JOHN CLITHEROE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Downham Trust operate?

The Downham Trust operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Downham Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Downham Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123342.

Details

Address
Ingham & Yorke LLP
Brookside Barn
Brookside
Downham
CLITHEROE
Lancashi
Registration Date
27 March 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4037776
Charity Number
1123342

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Trustees

RT HON BARON RALPH JOHN CLITHEROE Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Victoria Mary Edwards OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
MICHAEL PARKINSON
Also governs 2 other charities

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