LATIN AMERICAN DISABLED PEOPLES PROJECT
To improve the quality of lives, independence and community integration of disabled spanish and portuguese speaking people, their carers, families and communities living in London through information, advice, advocacy, representation, interpreting, training, social and cultural events, and volunteer opportunities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year, with unrestricted funds decreasing from £9,859 to £17,317 (note: this is an increase, but total funds decreased significantly from £32,131 to £22,776 due to restricted fund drawdown). The trustees note that the organization's survival is reliant on obtaining external funding in a competitive environment, though they assert there is no risk of closure for the next two years.
What the accounts disclose
“No empioyee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year” — page 27
“We aim to keep a reserve of at least £6,000 as contingency for emergencies and unexpected expenditure, At the year-end we had £35,392.” — page 15
“There are general concerns in the charity sector regarding the financial impact that the charity sector is passing though due to the lack of financial support from local authorities central government, trust and foundation in addition to the high cost of living affection us all leaving the charity sector in a very weak financial situation andisa challenge for us to overcome this finding the way to gain the necessary financial support we need to continue delivering services for the community.” — page 21
Funders the charity credits
- INSPIRING ELEPHANT COMMUNITY FUND
Trustees
- Angelica Arango
- Balmes Minestroza Orosco
- Delia Maria Bonilla Moreno
- Diana Escovar Quiroz
- Jose Norbey Valencia Cardona
- Jose Perez Sanchez
- Laidy Lorena Gutierrez Leon
- Lucia Cruz -Alcantara
- Luz Magnolia Castsnio
- Martha Isabel Torrez Castellano
- Robert Nilson Riano Garzon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £132k | £141k |
| 31/03/2024 | £133k | £136k |
| 31/03/2023 | £145k | £162k |
| 31/03/2022 | £179k | £188k |
| 31/03/2021 | £149k | £119k |
Common questions
Is LATIN AMERICAN DISABLED PEOPLES PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year, with unrestricted funds decreasing from £9,859 to £17,317 (note: this is an increase, but total funds decreased significantly from £32,131 to £22,776 due to restricted fund drawdown). The trustees note that the organization's survival is reliant on obtaining external funding in a competitive environment, though they assert there is no risk of closure for the next two years. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/02/2026 | £6k | LADPP Community Support & Integration Project |
| London Borough of Southwark | 31/03/2024 | £2k | Grant to Latin American Disabled People's Project |
| London Borough of Southwark | 31/03/2024 | £20k | Grant to Latin American Disabled People's Project |
| UK government | 29/09/2023 | £4k | EU Settlement Grant Scheme Funding |
| London Borough of Southwark | 31/03/2023 | £4k | Grant to Latin American Disabled People's Project |
| London Borough of Southwark | 31/03/2023 | £19k | Grant to Latin American Disabled People's Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2022 | £10k | Social Media IT & Digital Project |
| London Borough of Southwark | 31/03/2022 | £19k | Grant to Latin American Disabled People's Project |
| London Borough of Southwark | 31/03/2022 | £3k | Grant to Latin American Disabled People's Project |
| London Borough of Southwark | 31/03/2022 | £8k | Grant to Latin American Disabled People's Project |
| UK government | 01/04/2021 | £22k | EU Settlement Grant Scheme Funding |
| UK government | 01/04/2021 | £20k | EU Settlement Grant Scheme Funding |
| City Bridge Foundation | 08/12/2020 | £122k | Grant to Latin American Disabled People's Project |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2020 | £18k | Grant to Latin American Disabled People's Project |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2020 | £4k | Grant to Latin American Disabled People's Project |
| UK government | 01/04/2020 | £19k | EU Settlement Grant Scheme Funding 21/22 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/07/2019 | £106k | LADPP Community Support and Integration Project |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £23k | EU Settlement Grant Scheme Funding 2019-20 |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2019 | £18k | Grant to Latin American Disabled People's Project |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2019 | £5k | Grant to Latin American Disabled People's Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/02/2019 | £10k | LADPP Well-being & Mental Health Project |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2018 | £16k | Grant to Latin American Disabled People's Project |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2018 | £5k | Grant to Latin American Disabled People's Project |
| City Bridge Foundation | 15/06/2017 | £2k | Eco audit to Latin American Disabled People's Project |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2017 | £16k | Grant to Latin American Disabled People's Project |