RESTORE (CUMBRIA)
Restore (Cumbria) exists to help create new lives and opportunities for people, including but not restricted to the work and ministry of the OpShops, the Repair Cafe and the Men in Sheds project.
Objects
1 TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC;2 TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AND RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT BY THE RECYCLING AND PROVISION OF FURNITURE, CLOTHES AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS;3 TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT BY (BUT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING) PROVIDING ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED;4 TO RELIEVE UNEMPLOYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT IN SUCH WAYS AS MAY BE THOUGHT FIT, INCLUDING (BUT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING) BY THE PROVISION OF OPPORTUNITIES TO ENABLE UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES IN A RETAIL ENVIRONMENT;5 THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A FACILITY FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, INCLUDING USE FOR:5.1.MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES; AND5.2.OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION,WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS;6 TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT BY PREVENTING PEOPLE FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY.FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS CLAUSE ÆSOCIALLY EXCLUDEDÆ MEANS BEING EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PARTS OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF ONE OF MORE OF THE FOLLOWING FACTORS: UNEMPLOYMENT; FINANCIAL HARDSHIP; YOUTH OR OLD AGE; ILL HEALTH (PHYSICAL OR MENTAL); SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR DEPENDENCY INCLUDING ALCOHOL AND DRUGS; DISCRIMINATION ON THE GROUNDS OF SEX, RACE, DISABILITY, ETHNIC ORIGIN, RELIGION, BELIEF, CREED, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER RE-ASSIGNMENT; POOR EDUCATIONAL OR SKILLS ATTAINMENT; RELATIONSHIP AND FAMILY BREAKDOWN; POOR HOUSING (THAT IS HOUSING THAT DOES NOT MEET BASIC HABITABLE STANDARDS; CRIME (EITHER AS A VICTIM OF CRIME OR AS AN OFFENDER REHABILITATING INTO SOCIETY); AND7 SUCH OTHER EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION DETERMINE FROM TIME TO TIME.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operational loss of £41k for the year, resulting in a reduction of free cash reserves to £22,402. The trustees note that the charity is supported by the Diocesan Board of Finance and has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities income increased by £70k from £340k to £411k, an increase of 21%.” — page 4
“The total reserves on 31 December 2025 were £93,305 being restricted reserves of £29,611 and unrestricted reserves of £63,694. Free reserves (unrestricted reserves less fixed assets) at the yearend were £22,402.” — page 7
“The charity paid the CDBF £18,870 (2024 - £nil) for the services of a Chaplain.” — page 22
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Dr Bryan Gray CBE DLchair
- Alison Barbara Jary
- Christopher William Bray
- Duncan Graham Walker
- Rachel Clare Head
- Rev Andrew Burrell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £452k | £497k |
| 31/12/2024 | £434k | £399k |
| 31/12/2023 | £362k | £351k |
| 31/12/2022 | £392k | £314k |
| 31/12/2021 | £266k | £320k |
Common questions
Is RESTORE (CUMBRIA) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operational loss of £41k for the year, resulting in a reduction of free cash reserves to £22,402. The trustees note that the charity is supported by the Diocesan Board of Finance and has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/12/2024 | £20k | The Shed |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/03/2024 | £15k | Restore Cumbria Social Space |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GRANT FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £44k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. LEONARD'S, CHESHAM BOIS | 1 | £20k |
| St Andrews Chorleywood PCC | 1 | £11k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, CHORLEYWOOD | 1 | £11k |
| BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- RESTORED
- RESTORED TO RESTORE
- RESTORE CHURCH BOSTON
- VOLUNTARY ACTION CUMBRIA
- RESTORATION CENTRE MINISTRIES
- THE CENTRE, WEST CUMBRIA LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESTORE (CUMBRIA) | £452k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| RESTORED | £296k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RESTORED TO RESTORE | £102k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RESTORE CHURCH BOSTON | £411k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| VOLUNTARY ACTION CUMBRIA | £914k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RESTORATION CENTRE MINISTRIES | £130k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |