THE LOIS CUMBERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £13,962 at the end of the reporting period, down from £19,279 in the previous year. The trustees maintain a policy of holding free reserves to cover future needs, contingencies, and risks, while also holding expendable endowment investments valued at £618,759. No funds were in deficit and no material uncertainties regarding the charity's continuation were identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees pursue a policy of maintaining a free reserve available to be spent in the furtherance of the charity’s objectives as well as covering future needs, opportunities, contingencies and risks.”
“Ludlow Trust Company was paid £5,561 (2024: £4,501) for trust administration and cash management fees during the year under review. These fees are authorised under clause 14 of the trust deed.”
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2025 | £33k | £41k |
| 04/07/2024 | £39k | £38k |
| 04/07/2023 | £14k | £5k |
| 04/07/2022 | £13k | £24k |
| 04/07/2021 | £8k | £10k |
Common questions
Is THE LOIS CUMBERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £13,962 at the end of the reporting period, down from £19,279 in the previous year. The trustees maintain a policy of holding free reserves to cover future needs, contingencies, and risks, while also holding expendable endowment investments valued at £618,759. No funds were in deficit and no material uncertainties regarding the charity's continuation were identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.