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Westmorland Damson Association

1. To encourage , for the benefit of the public, the conservation and protection of damson orchards and the preservation of their genetic biodiversity, landscape and heritage value in Cumbria, including by planting and creating more damson orchards2. To advance, the education of the public in the growing, cultivation, preservation and use of the Westmorland damson variety common in Cumbria

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Activities & Mission

1. To encourage , for the benefit of the public, the conservation and protection of damson orchards and the preservation of their genetic biodiversity, landscape and heritage value in Cumbria, including by planting and creating more damson orchards2. To advance, the education of the public in the growing, cultivation, preservation and use of the Westmorland damson variety common in Cumbria

Grants

Westmorland Damson Association makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£22,850
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
the environment, conservation, or heritage

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£25,008
Latest Expenditure
£22,850

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 91.4%
Expenditure as % of income

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2022 — Westmorland Damson Association (organisation 4046790)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£25,008
£22,8500 / 15
2024
£16,092
£25,9050 / 12
2023
£6,715
£8,1850 / 2
2022
£3,094
£5,9510 / 10
2021
£2,896
£4,7850 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Westmorland Damson Association

What does Westmorland Damson Association do?

1. To encourage , for the benefit of the public, the conservation and protection of damson orchards and the preservation of their genetic biodiversity, landscape and heritage value in Cumbria, including by planting and creating more damson orchards2. To advance, the education of the public in the growing, cultivation, preservation and use of the Westmorland damson variety common in Cumbria

How much income did Westmorland Damson Association report in 2025?

Westmorland Damson Association reported total income of £25k and reported expenditure of £23k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Westmorland Damson Association registered as a charity?

Westmorland Damson Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 June 2021 as charity number 1194710. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Westmorland Damson Association?

Westmorland Damson Association is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Basey-Fisher. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Westmorland Damson Association operate?

Westmorland Damson Association operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Westmorland Damson Association a registered charity?

Yes — Westmorland Damson Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194710.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
7 June 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5179670
Charity Number
1194710

Trustees

Mark Basey-Fisher Chair
Adam Walker
Hartley Trotter
Also governs 1 other charity
Olive Angela Slater
Peter R Hensman OBE DL
Rebecca Patterson
Sandi Jayne Friend-Thornton
William Desmond Holmes

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