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The Lakeland Autistic Charity

The object of the charity is to relieve those in need by reason of autism and related conditions in particular,by providing accommodation in a country setting which will help the residents lead a meaningful life.The charity aspires to help provide the residents with opportunities which can enhance learning and achieve life skills to give a sense of purpose and achievement to their lives

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Activities & Mission

The object of the charity is to relieve those in need by reason of autism and related conditions in particular,by providing accommodation in a country setting which will help the residents lead a meaningful life.The charity aspires to help provide the residents with opportunities which can enhance learning and achieve life skills to give a sense of purpose and achievement to their lives

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
£20,014
Latest Expenditure
£21,772

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 3.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 174). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £825,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £30,099
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
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 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£20,014
£21,7720 / 0
2024
£9,487
£10,4710 / 0
2023
£0
£25,4400 / 0
2022
£825,000
£30,099£30,099£794,901£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Lakeland Autistic Charity

What does The Lakeland Autistic Charity do?

The object of the charity is to relieve those in need by reason of autism and related conditions in particular,by providing accommodation in a country setting which will help the residents lead a meaningful life.The charity aspires to help provide the residents with opportunities which can enhance learning and achieve life skills to give a sense of purpose and achievement to their lives

How much income did The Lakeland Autistic Charity report in 2025?

The Lakeland Autistic Charity reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £22k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Lakeland Autistic Charity?

The Lakeland Autistic Charity has a program ratio of 3.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 174 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Lakeland Autistic Charity registered as a charity?

The Lakeland Autistic Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 October 2020 as charity number 1191684. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs The Lakeland Autistic Charity?

The Lakeland Autistic Charity is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr John James Swannell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lakeland Autistic Charity operate?

The Lakeland Autistic Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Lakeland Autistic Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Lakeland Autistic Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191684.

Details

Address
PARK VIEW COTTAGE
6 PARK VIEW
ASKHAM
PENRITH
CA10 2PB
Registration Date
7 October 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5158779
Charity Number
1191684

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Trustees

Dr John James Swannell Chair
ELIZABETH JANE HASELL-MCCOSH
FRANCES MARY SORRELL
Also governs 2 other charities
James Ogilvy
Marianne Lah-Swannell
Sir Roy Strong CH, FRSL

Sectors & Classifications

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