The Barnes Charitable Trust
Analysis
The Barnes Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Carnforth. It was registered in March 1991, 35 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Barnes Charitable Trust reported income of £19k and spending of £25k, spending 134% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £13k to £19k (+44%), an average of +9.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 128%. Over the whole period it spent 190% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Barnes Charitable Trust sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Blakeney Harbour Association (£19k), Friends of St Nicholas (£19k) and The Coultershaw Trust (£19k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity manages Ashmeadow Woodlands in the village of Arnside. It comprises of mixed woodland, orchards, a walled garden and allotments. It is open to the public and has a number of footpaths with seats and interpretation boards. When finances permit the Charity offers grants to local groups, or individuals, for anything that will further the aims of the Charity.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Blakeney Harbour Association | Norwich | £19k |
| Friends of St Nicholas | Surrey | £19k |
| The Coultershaw Trust | Petworth | £19k |
| Romney Marsh Wartime Collection | Kent | £19k |