The Askham School

Registered charity 526893 Registered since 1965

Operates: Cumbria

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Board DNA

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trustees on the board

trustees past 6 years

29.7y

average years in governance

0 vs 2 portfolio

first-time trustees

company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 2Animals 1Arts/culture/heritage/science 1Environment/conservation/heritage 1Religious Activities 1

Commercial experience

Arts and leisure 4Hospitality 3Property 3

Gaps to watch

Small board - little cover if a trustee leaves

Boards that share trustees

Penrith District RED Squirrel Group 1 shared trustee
Lowther Castle and Gardens Trust 1 shared trustee
The Lowther School and Exhibition Endowment 1 shared trustee
Bampton Endowed Schools 1 shared trustee

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Related organisations

Penrith District RED Squirrel Group 1 shared trustee
Lowther Castle and Gardens Trust 1 shared trustee
The Lowther School and Exhibition Endowment 1 shared trustee
Bampton Endowed Schools 1 shared trustee
Caleb Christian Ministries Similar size; both Religion
Wanborough Parish Hall Similar size; both Religion

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Contact

Email	robert.benson@hotmail.com
Phone	01768486807
Address	Celleron House, Tirril, Penrith, CA10 2LS

Finances

£226 latest income

Year	Income	Spending
2021	£134	£0
2022	£188	£0
2023	£176	£0
2024	£232	£0
2025	£226	£0

What it does

What

Education/trainingReligious Activities

Who

Children/young People

How

Makes Grants To Organisations

Charitable objects

SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SCHOOL ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF CHILDREN RESIDENT IN THE BENEFICIAL AREA AND ATTENDING A PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BY MEANS OF REWARDS OR PRIZES FOR REGULAR ATTENDANCE, DILIGENCE AND GOOD CONDUCT; PAYMENTS TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUED ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL.

Governing document: SCHEME DATED 1ST AUGUST 1879.

Trustees (2)

2trustees

68median age

1aged 70+

Robert Charles Bensonage 73 Chair
John Turnerage 63

Connected charities (4)

The Lowther School and Exhibition Endowment 1 shared trustee
Bampton Endowed Schools 1 shared trustee
Penrith District RED Squirrel Group 1 shared trustee
Lowther Castle and Gardens Trust 1 shared trustee

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