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Workington Heritage Group LTD

The Charity manages the Helena Thompson Museum in Workington on behalf of Allerdale borough Council. Through the organising, by WHG Ltd, of Outreach, educational, social, historical and cultural activities, it brings the heritage of Workington and district to as wide an audience as possible

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Activities & Mission

The Charity manages the Helena Thompson Museum in Workington on behalf of Allerdale borough Council. Through the organising, by WHG Ltd, of Outreach, educational, social, historical and cultural activities, it brings the heritage of Workington and district to as wide an audience as possible

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
£108,312
Latest Expenditure
£91,079

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 84.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 84.1%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£108,312
£91,0790 / 8
2024
£102,181
£106,9710 / 15
2023
£127,933
£112,4740 / 20
2022
£102,481
£92,0660 / 20
2021
£120,010
£82,2370 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Workington Heritage Group LTD

What does Workington Heritage Group LTD do?

The Charity manages the Helena Thompson Museum in Workington on behalf of Allerdale borough Council. Through the organising, by WHG Ltd, of Outreach, educational, social, historical and cultural activities, it brings the heritage of Workington and district to as wide an audience as possible

How much income did Workington Heritage Group LTD report in 2025?

Workington Heritage Group LTD reported total income of £108k and reported expenditure of £91k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Workington Heritage Group LTD registered as a charity?

Workington Heritage Group LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 December 2008 as charity number 1127084. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Workington Heritage Group LTD?

Workington Heritage Group LTD is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANTHONY JAMES WAREING. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Workington Heritage Group LTD operate?

Workington Heritage Group LTD operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Workington Heritage Group LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Workington Heritage Group LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127084.

Details

Address
Helena Thompson Museum
Park End Road
Workington
CA14 4DE
Registration Date
8 December 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4039243
Charity Number
1127084

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Trustees

ANTHONY JAMES WAREING Chair
ANN WAREING
Eleanor Todhunter
JMERCIA HAUGHAN
John Connell
LORD OF WORKINGTON JOHN THOMAS COOK
Mark Ian Jenkinson
Philip Norman
Sonny David Smith
Also governs 1 other charity

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