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The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust

We support the well-being of the Dales. Activities range from conserving the environmental and heritage features making up the landscape to issues as diverse as countryside apprenticeships, supporting local communities, and encouraging sustainable development. Social exclusion, education, and engaging communities in nearby conurbations with the Dales have become a real focus.

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Activities & Mission

We support the well-being of the Dales. Activities range from conserving the environmental and heritage features making up the landscape to issues as diverse as countryside apprenticeships, supporting local communities, and encouraging sustainable development. Social exclusion, education, and engaging communities in nearby conurbations with the Dales have become a real focus.

Grants

The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£335,741
Who it helps
other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
education and training, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£2,388,244
Latest Expenditure
£2,265,951

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 85.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 15.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,775,806
Charitable Activities £439,146
Other Trading £85,807
Investments £37,485
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,934,819
Raising Funds £331,132
Governance £23,981
Grants to Institutions £335,741
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
£2,388,244
£2,265,951£1,934,819£1,883,637£852,41233 / 166
2024
£2,080,360
£1,922,950£1,615,394£1,826,733£708,17332 / 83
2023
£1,758,090
£1,826,904£1,505,289£1,640,828£1,445,86028 / 15
2022
£1,743,914
£1,655,832£1,424,798£1,717,124£1,348,30526 / 399
2021
£1,729,787
£1,602,917£1,373,533£1,629,042£1,322,51725 / 134

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust

What does The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust do?

We support the well-being of the Dales. Activities range from conserving the environmental and heritage features making up the landscape to issues as diverse as countryside apprenticeships, supporting local communities, and encouraging sustainable development. Social exclusion, education, and engaging communities in nearby conurbations with the Dales have become a real focus.

How much income did The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust report in 2025?

The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust reported total income of £2.39m and reported expenditure of £2.27m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust registered as a charity?

The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 April 1997 as charity number 1061687. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust?

The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust operate?

The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust operates across 5 areas, including Bradford City, Cumbria, Lancashire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061687.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Website
www.ydmt.org
Registration Date
7 April 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3104379
Charity Number
1061687

Trustees

Beatrice Hope Farrer
Christopher Charles Hassall
Elvira Woodhead
Rebecca Elizabeth Murdoch
Robert James Newhouse
Rowena Herbert
Samuel Priestley
William Downs
William Lewis Lifford

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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