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The Laurie Brewis Trust

To provide education, support and opportunities for persons who have disabilities or are socially excluded and their carers and supporters.To promote the effectiveness and efficiency of other charitable or not for profit organizations with aims that are compatible with those of the Laurie Brewis Trust by the provision of education, support and opportunities.

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Activities & Mission

To provide education, support and opportunities for persons who have disabilities or are socially excluded and their carers and supporters.To promote the effectiveness and efficiency of other charitable or not for profit organizations with aims that are compatible with those of the Laurie Brewis Trust by the provision of education, support and opportunities.

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
£735,576
Latest Expenditure
£755,431

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 78% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?

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

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

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

Lower overhead than 82% of UK Social welfare 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 £7,585
Charitable Activities £714,071
Other Trading £0
Investments £12,268
Other Income £1,652

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £755,431
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £10,760
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£735,576
£755,431£755,431£718,548£290,00030 / 8
2024
£665,009
£709,536£709,536£738,596£290,00032 / 8
2023
£622,207
£601,289£601,289£782,692£308,00030 / 8
2022
£497,417
£510,6560 / 5
2021
£462,647
£449,5180 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Laurie Brewis Trust

What does The Laurie Brewis Trust do?

To provide education, support and opportunities for persons who have disabilities or are socially excluded and their carers and supporters.To promote the effectiveness and efficiency of other charitable or not for profit organizations with aims that are compatible with those of the Laurie Brewis Trust by the provision of education, support and opportunities.

How much income did The Laurie Brewis Trust report in 2025?

The Laurie Brewis Trust reported total income of £736k and reported expenditure of £755k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Laurie Brewis Trust?

The Laurie Brewis Trust has a program ratio of 102.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Laurie Brewis Trust registered as a charity?

The Laurie Brewis Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 June 2011 as charity number 1142278. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs The Laurie Brewis Trust?

The Laurie Brewis Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Tony Parrini. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Laurie Brewis Trust operate?

The Laurie Brewis Trust operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Laurie Brewis Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Laurie Brewis Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1142278.

Details

Address
Heathlands Farm
Harker Road Ends
CARLISLE
CA6 4HN
Registration Date
7 June 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4052065
Charity Number
1142278

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Trustees

Tony Parrini Chair
Alf Harrington
Andrew Shekell
Connor Tyson
Miriam Gibson
Robin Alastair Macleod
Steven Bowditch
Thomas Henry Brown
William Michael Borgia
William Parkin

Sectors & Classifications

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