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The Keswick Convention Trust

Also known as: Keswick Ministries

The charity holds an annual Bible Teaching Convention in Keswick, Cumbria and encourages similar events worldwide. The objective is to promote the practice of Holy living based on Biblical teaching.

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Activities & Mission

The charity holds an annual Bible Teaching Convention in Keswick, Cumbria and encourages similar events worldwide. The objective is to promote the practice of Holy living based on Biblical teaching.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,643,330
Latest Expenditure
£2,586,278

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 54% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 37% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 33% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,932,266
Charitable Activities £124,774
Other Trading £134,608
Investments £293,571
Other Income £158,111

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,423,669
Raising Funds £162,609
Governance £24,121
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£2,643,330
£2,586,278£2,423,669£12,544,842£12,954,06914 / 750
2023
£2,612,751
£2,257,615£2,073,935£12,487,790£12,971,40013 / 675
2022
£3,181,789
£1,947,274£1,813,832£12,132,654£12,877,71914 / 650
2021
£2,230,705
£1,665,791£1,469,684£10,898,139£101,16913 / 650
2020
£1,953,078
£1,066,418£888,514£9,563,225£906,04212 / 650

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Keswick Convention Trust

What does The Keswick Convention Trust do?

The charity holds an annual Bible Teaching Convention in Keswick, Cumbria and encourages similar events worldwide. The objective is to promote the practice of Holy living based on Biblical teaching.

How much income did The Keswick Convention Trust report in 2024?

The Keswick Convention Trust reported total income of £2.64m and reported expenditure of £2.59m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Keswick Convention Trust?

The Keswick Convention Trust has a program ratio of 91.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Keswick Convention Trust registered as a charity?

The Keswick Convention Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 November 2000 as charity number 1083584. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs The Keswick Convention Trust?

The Keswick Convention Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARTIN SALTER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Keswick Convention Trust operate?

The Keswick Convention Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Keswick Convention Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Keswick Convention Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1083584.

Details

Address
Rawnsley Centre
Main Street
KESWICK
CA12 5NP
Registration Date
22 November 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3969370
Charity Number
1083584

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Trustees

MARTIN SALTER Chair
Anna Putt
Clare Heath-Whyte
Jodi Whitehouse
Also governs 1 other charity
John Edward Philip Taylor
MATTHEW JAMES BYATT
Also governs 1 other charity
Maura Margaret Baldwin
Simon Hale
Stephen Henry Adam
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Keswick Ministries

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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