The Oaklea Trust
Also known as: The Wattsfield Trust
Supporting children and adults with disabilities
Activities & Mission
Supporting children and adults with disabilities
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 72% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £10,683,126 | £10,511,917 | £10,511,917 | £2,214,139 | £2,214,139 | 375 / 23 |
| 2024 | £9,915,162 | £9,646,122 | £9,646,122 | £2,042,930 | £2,042,930 | 367 / 11 |
| 2023 | £9,504,282 | £9,162,073 | £8,307,034 | £1,773,890 | £1,773,890 | 374 / 25 |
| 2022 | £9,353,849 | £9,030,258 | £8,063,984 | £1,431,681 | £1,431,681 | 345 / 11 |
| 2021 | £8,714,286 | £8,322,723 | £7,494,917 | £1,108,090 | £1,108,090 | 390 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Oaklea Trust
What does The Oaklea Trust do?
Supporting children and adults with disabilities
How much income did The Oaklea Trust report in 2025?
The Oaklea Trust reported total income of £10.68m and reported expenditure of £10.51m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Oaklea Trust?
The Oaklea Trust has a program ratio of 98.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Oaklea Trust registered as a charity?
The Oaklea Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 April 2002 as charity number 1091722. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs The Oaklea Trust?
The Oaklea Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Oaklea Trust operate?
The Oaklea Trust operates across 4 areas: Cumbria, Durham, Lancashire and Northumberland.
Is The Oaklea Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Oaklea Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091722.
Details
Station House
Station Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 6ry
Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Wattsfield Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated