ROOKHOW

Registration #1188409 · Registered

www.Rookhow.org.uk

contactrookhow@gmail.com

Rook Howe Rusland LA12 8LA

75
out of 100
Verified

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.

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About ROOKHOW

ROOKHOW is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1188409). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 75/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), ROOKHOW reported a total income of £171,993 and total expenditure of £272,176, a spending ratio of 158% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, ROOKHOW describes its activities as follows: 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. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £272,176 vs income £171,993 — ratio 1.6x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 158.2% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£171,993£272,176158%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026