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The Kepplewray Trust

Also known as: The Causeway Trust, The Kepplewray Project, Kepplewray Trust (Burundi), The Kepplewray Centre

Kepplewray challenges exclusion and is founded on a commitment to bring disabled and non-disabled people together as equal partners.We operate a fully accessible education and activity centre offering adventure, challenge and relaxation with full-board accommodation and home-cooked food. We provide training on disability awareness and undertake access auditing.

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Activities & Mission

Kepplewray challenges exclusion and is founded on a commitment to bring disabled and non-disabled people together as equal partners.We operate a fully accessible education and activity centre offering adventure, challenge and relaxation with full-board accommodation and home-cooked food. We provide training on disability awareness and undertake access auditing.

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.

Country

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£458,068
Latest Expenditure
£549,933

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 104.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 82% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 32% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 21% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £55,652
Charitable Activities £484,601
Other Trading £2,025
Investments £0
Other Income £660

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £568,389
Raising Funds £30,516
Governance £26,198
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £2,187

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£458,068
£549,9330 / 21
2023
£542,938
£601,092£568,389£109,706£08 / 0
2022
£571,487
£521,111£489,020£168,646£17,1628 / 1
2021
£392,782
£338,9370 / 3
2020
£309,374
£306,0380 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Kepplewray Trust

What does The Kepplewray Trust do?

Kepplewray challenges exclusion and is founded on a commitment to bring disabled and non-disabled people together as equal partners.We operate a fully accessible education and activity centre offering adventure, challenge and relaxation with full-board accommodation and home-cooked food. We provide training on disability awareness and undertake access auditing.

How much income did The Kepplewray Trust report in 2024?

The Kepplewray Trust reported total income of £458k and reported expenditure of £550k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Kepplewray Trust?

The Kepplewray Trust has a program ratio of 104.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Kepplewray Trust registered as a charity?

The Kepplewray Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 December 1992 as charity number 1015762. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs The Kepplewray Trust?

The Kepplewray Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Canon JOHN RALPH LIBBY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Kepplewray Trust operate?

The Kepplewray Trust operates across 2 areas: Burundi and Cumbria.

Is The Kepplewray Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Kepplewray Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1015762.

Details

Address
THE KEPPLEWRAY CENTRE
KEPPLEWRAY HILL
BROUGHTON-IN-FURNESS
CUMBRIA
LA20 6HE
Registration Date
16 December 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1015762
Charity Number
1015762

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Trustees

Canon JOHN RALPH LIBBY Chair
CAROLINE ARMSTRONG Ms
Also governs 2 other charities
MARIAN BROWNE
Michael Gordon Libby

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Causeway Trust
  • The Kepplewray Project
  • Kepplewray Trust (Burundi)
  • The Kepplewray Centre

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