RADIO LOLLIPOP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
The company plays a monitoring role within a group of charities spread around the world, all operating under the Radio Lollipop banner. Countries represented are England, Wales, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa and the USA. The charities have the common objective of providing care, comfort and entertainment to children in hospital through broadcasting and play activities.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at an operating deficit of £11,459 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves to £22,339. The trustees' report indicates that the charity is continuing its activities, including board restructuring and service delivery, with no stated material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“As agreed by the Board of Trustees, and in accordance with the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Charitable company, gross fees of £30,000 (2023: £30,000) were payable to H J Finn OBE for his services relating to the complex requirements of the Charity's affairs and for help and guidance with the expansion of the Radio Lollipop organisation as a whole.” — page 11
“The outcome for the year was an operating deficit of £11,459 (2023: surplus of £9,833). Contributions of £50,333 were received during the year from other member companies. With the reserves brought forward from the previous year the reserves carried forward have decreased to £22,339 ( 2023: £33,798).” — page 4
“The Trustees consider that they should hold some £30,000 in reserve, to cover likely expected expenditure for the following 12 months, on the basis that sufficient contributions may not always be possible to be paid by all group charities each year. At 31st December 2024 the reserves were £22,339 (2023: £33,798).” — page 4
“As agreed by the Board of Trustees, and in accordance with the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Charitable company, gross fees of £30,000 (2023: £30,000) were payable to H J Finn OBE for his services relating to the complex requirements of the Charity's affairs and for help and guidance with the expansion of the Radio Lollipop organisation as a whole.” — page 11
“The company invoiced contributions totalling £33,333 towards its 2024 budget (2023: £30,000) from the four charities spread around the world - Radio Lollipop (UK) Ltd, Radio Lollipop (USA) Inc, Radio Lollipop (New Zealand) Ltd and Radio Lollipop (Australia) Ltd. The company also recovered expenses from those charities of £17,000 (2023: £31,112). The company paid £17,000 to Radio Lollipop (UK) Ltd as a contribution to that company's costs incurred for this company.” — page 13
“The company paid £17,000 to Radio Lollipop (UK) Ltd as a contribution to that company's costs incurred for this company.” — page 13
“The company invoiced contributions totalling £33,333 towards its 2024 budget (2023: £30,000) from the four charities spread around the world - Radio Lollipop (UK) Ltd, Radio Lollipop (USA) Inc, Radio Lollipop (New Zealand) Ltd and Radio Lollipop (Australia) Ltd. The company also recovered expenses from those charities of £17,000 (2023: £31,112). The company paid £17,000 to Radio Lollipop (UK) Ltd as a contribution to that company's costs incurred for this company.” — page 13
“The company paid £17,000 to Radio Lollipop (UK) Ltd as a contribution to that company's costs incurred for this company.” — page 13
Trustees
- GRAHAM LEONARD ELDERFIELDchair
- Damian Justin Boyce
- Deborah Prout
- HEDLEY JOHN FINN OBE
- Madison Elliott
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £50k | £62k |
| 31/12/2023 | £61k | £51k |
| 31/12/2022 | £59k | £64k |
| 31/12/2021 | £63k | £55k |
| 31/12/2020 | £67k | £52k |
Common questions
Is RADIO LOLLIPOP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at an operating deficit of £11,459 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves to £22,339. The trustees' report indicates that the charity is continuing its activities, including board restructuring and service delivery, with no stated material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of RADIO LOLLIPOP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £30,000 band.