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.

Region

England And Wales

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

Overall Efficiency 93.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 7.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£2,643,330	£2,586,278	£2,423,669	£12,544,842	£12,954,069	14 / 750
2023	£2,612,751	£2,257,615	£2,073,935	£12,487,790	£12,971,400	13 / 675
2022	£3,181,789	£1,947,274	£1,813,832	£12,132,654	£12,877,719	14 / 650
2021	£2,230,705	£1,665,791	£1,469,684	£10,898,139	£101,169	13 / 650
2020	£1,953,078	£1,066,418	£888,514	£9,563,225	£906,042	12 / 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.

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.