CUMBERLAND LODGE
The principal activity is the provision of a residential conference centre in surroundings conducive to study,debate and interaction
Latest income
£3.0m
Latest spending
£3.6m
Registered
2005
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £574,000 and a net decrease in funds of £697,000 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by a 6% decline in income and increased expenditure. Per the trustees' report, the level of general reserves fell to £1,675,000, which is below the stated target range of £2.0m +/- 10%, prompting a review of plans to restore reserves.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £110,001 - £120,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £70k)
“£110,001 -£120,000 1”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £1.7m; policy: £2.0m +/- 10%)
“The Trustees recognise that the current level of reserves is below target” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Cumberland Lodge recharged £398,938 to Cumberland Lodge Enterprises Limited during the year, in respect of operating expenses.
“Cumberland Lodge recharged £398,938 (2024: £720,625) to Cumberland Lodge Enterprises Limited during the year, in respect of operating expenses.” — page 28
“Cumberland Lodge Enterprises Limited gift aids 100% of its taxable profits to the parent company. During the financial year ended 31 August 2025 it paid £303,330 (2024:173,521) of gift aid relating to profits for the previous financial year.” — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Cumberland Lodge Enterprises Limited gift aided £303,330 of its taxable profits to the parent company.
“Cumberland Lodge recharged £398,938 (2024: £720,625) to Cumberland Lodge Enterprises Limited during the year, in respect of operating expenses.” — page 28
“Cumberland Lodge Enterprises Limited gift aids 100% of its taxable profits to the parent company. During the financial year ended 31 August 2025 it paid £303,330 (2024:173,521) of gift aid relating to profits for the previous financial year.” — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: At 31 August 2025 £255,911 was owed by the Charity to its subsidiary.
“Cumberland Lodge recharged £398,938 (2024: £720,625) to Cumberland Lodge Enterprises Limited during the year, in respect of operating expenses.” — page 28
“Cumberland Lodge Enterprises Limited gift aids 100% of its taxable profits to the parent company. During the financial year ended 31 August 2025 it paid £303,330 (2024:173,521) of gift aid relating to profits for the previous financial year.” — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Cumberland Lodge Enterprises Limited
“Cumberland Lodge has a wholly-owned non-charitable trading subsidiary, Cumberland Lodge Enterprises Limited” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2024) to "below" (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Total income
£3.0m
Total spending
£3.6m
Cost of raising funds
£568k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
55
Trustees
- JOHN CHARLES LOTHERINGTONchair
- Abigail Guthkelch
- Baroness Elizabeth Kay Andrews
- DAVID VICTOR MATTHEWS
- Dr Patrina Law
- Eugene Huang
- Ingrid Tennessee
- JAYAPRAKASA RANGASWAMI
- Lord Edward Henry Butler Vaizey
- Professor Tom Crick MBE
- Stephen Michael Harvey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £3.0m | £3.6m |
| 31/08/2024 | £3.2m | £3.4m |
| 31/08/2023 | £3.0m | £2.9m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.7m | £2.4m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.4m | £1.9m |
Common questions
Is CUMBERLAND LODGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £574,000 and a net decrease in funds of £697,000 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by a 6% decline in income and increased expenditure. Per the trustees' report, the level of general reserves fell to £1,675,000, which is below the stated target range of £2.0m +/- 10%, prompting a review of plans to restore reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of CUMBERLAND LODGE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £110,001 - £120,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/03/2024 | £9k | "CONNECTING THREADS: EXPLORING THE PAST TO REIMAGINE THE FUTURE: A Cumberland Lodge Youth Arts Takeover" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Barnes Fund | 1 | £338k |
| PAUL HAMLYN FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £120k |
| Richmond Foundation | 1 | £54k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £52k |
| WOODEN SPOON SOCIETY | 1 | £27k |
| THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST | 1 | £22k |
| WATES FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
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- CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND CONVALESCENT INSTITUTION
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- WHITE LODGE CENTRE
- Futureproof Cumbria
- ADVENTURE SUNDERLAND LTD
- THE PETER ASHLEY ACTIVITY CENTRES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUMBERLAND LODGE | £3.0m | £110,001 - £120,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND CONVALESCENT INSTITUTION | £2.2m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| HOLLY LODGE CENTRE | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WHITE LODGE CENTRE | £3.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Futureproof Cumbria | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ADVENTURE SUNDERLAND LTD | £666k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |