LUNCH ON THE RUN LIMITED
To provide training and work experience for the benefit of persons who have a learning disability and autism that require support, education, or training and to provide for their advancement.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £8,550 for the year, increasing total funds to £154,052. The trustees report that unrestricted free reserves are £129,000, which they note equates to 8 months of unrestricted expenditure. The charity operates as a social business, generating approximately 70% of its income through catering services and the remainder through grants and training fees.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity would tike to maintain unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets, which are the free reserves of the Charity at a level which equates to between 6 and 12 months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 10
Trustees
- PETER JOHNchair
- Carly Michelle Dawson
- Jayne Waltho
- Kerry Brown
- NICHOLAS WEBB
- Nathaniel Sheridan
- Sarah Louise Alliband
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £221k | £212k |
| 31/03/2024 | £163k | £199k |
| 31/03/2023 | £209k | £204k |
| 31/03/2022 | £181k | £162k |
| 31/03/2021 | £161k | £145k |
Common questions
Is LUNCH ON THE RUN LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £8,550 for the year, increasing total funds to £154,052. The trustees report that unrestricted free reserves are £129,000, which they note equates to 8 months of unrestricted expenditure. The charity operates as a social business, generating approximately 70% of its income through catering services and the remainder through grants and training fees. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LUNCH ON THE RUN LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LUNCH ON THE RUN LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST, THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ANTHONY AND ELIZABETH MELLOWS CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £11k | |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Education and Training |
| THE ANTHONY AND ELIZABETH MELLOWS CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2025 | £3k | The advancement of health or saving of lives |
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE SAINTBURY TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Relief of those in Need by reason of Youth, Age, Ill-Health, Disability, Financial Hardship or other Disadvantage |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Community Inclusion and Engagement |
| THE W E DUNN TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/02/2025 | £19k | 'Skill Me Up' |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/02/2007 | £276k | Castle and Priory Community Cafe |