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Rookhow

Rook Howe

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1188409
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed July 25, 2026. Filing history
Registered
March 9, 2020
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Rook Howe
Rusland
Ulverston
LA12 8LA

Activities

Rookhow is a 300 year old Grade II* listed Quaker Meeting House and Bunkbarn in the Rusland Valley, Cumbria. Our aim, as well as providing a gathering place for Quakers and accommodation especially for disadvantaged groups, is to be a local community resource as a venue for meetings and workshops. The surrounding ancient oak woodland is a valuable resource for learning and retreat.

Objects: (1) The Furtherance Of The General Religious And Charitable Purposes Of The Religious Society Of Friends (Quakers) In Britain (2) Such Other Purposes Which May Be Charitable According To The Law Of England And Wales.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
What
Education/training, Disability, Religious Activities
Who
Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Local Authority
Cumbria

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2025 July 25, 2026On time £109,744 £113,858
Dec. 31, 2024 Aug. 7, 2025On time £171,993 £272,176
Dec. 31, 2023 June 18, 2024On time £214,945 £121,083
Dec. 31, 2022 May 23, 2023On time £117,217 £150,210
Dec. 31, 2021 Aug. 18, 2022On time £194,919 £133,606
Dec. 31, 2020 Oct. 10, 2021 £140,942 £72,375

Trustees

Name Appointed
Helen Bailey (Chair) March 9, 2020
Ann Velvor Brookes Jan. 22, 2026
Anne Chapman Sept. 16, 2021
Jean Sadler April 1, 2025
Margaret Rebecca Marsden March 9, 2020
Peter Marston March 9, 2020
Rebecca Jane Seaton Jan. 22, 2026
Roger Dillon Jan. 1, 2025