# THE OAKLEA TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1091722
- **Other names:** THE WATTSFIELD TRUST
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** April 24, 2002
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1091722


## Contact

- **Address:** Third Floor - East Wing, Station House, Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria
- **Postcode:** LA9 6ry
- **Phone:** 01539735025
- **Email:** enquiries@oakleatrust.co.uk
- **Website:** oakleatrust.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** A) TO PROMOTE THE RELIEF AND CARE OF PEOPLE WITH LEARNING AND OTHER DISABILITIES, THE ELDERLY OR INFIRM, AND THOSE WHO ARE SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED WHO NEED ASSISTANCE BY THE PROVISION OF A SUITABLE HOME ENVIRONMENT AND/OR CARE AND SUPERVISION TO ENABLE THEM TO DEVELOP THEIR MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL CAPACITY; B) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION OF PEOPLE, IN PARTICULAR THOSE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES OR WHO ARE SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED, WHO REQUIRE EDUCATION, SPECIALIST TRAINING AND/OR SUPPORT TO ENABLE THEM TO ENTER EMPLOYMENT, TO ADVANCE IN THEIR EMPLOYMENT OR TO ENTER FURTHER STUDIES; C) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED FOR SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITY, YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE; AND D) TO FURTHER SUCH EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AND ANCILLARY PURPOSES ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION DETERMINE FROM TIME TO TIME

**Activities:** Supporting children and adults with disabilities

**Area of benefit:** NORTHERN ENGLAND




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- **What:** Education/training, Disability, Accommodation/housing
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Cumbria
- Durham
- Lancashire
- Northumberland



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £10683126 | £10511917 | £2214139 | 375 |
| March 31, 2024 | £9915162 | £9646122 | £2042930 | 367 |
| March 31, 2023 | £9504282 | £9162073 | £1773890 | 374 |
| March 31, 2022 | £9353849 | £9030258 | £1431681 | 345 |
| March 31, 2021 | £8714286 | £8322723 | £1108090 | 390 |



## Trustees

- Anne Marie Kilkenny — appointed Nov. 26, 2025
- Craig Smith — appointed Dec. 1, 2023
- Derek Ridgway — appointed May 3, 2023
- Dr Robin Jeremy Talbot — appointed May 3, 2023
- Linda Adey — appointed Nov. 8, 2017
- Maxine Lorraine Denoual — appointed Nov. 6, 2019