LIPU-UK
LIPU-UK exists to support the work of LIPU - the BirdLife International partner in Italy. LIPU-UK works to raise both funds and awareness of the challenges faced by LIPU in its work for the protection and conservation of birds.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net cash inflow of £11,506 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £14,842. The Trustees maintain a designated Business Reserve of £10,000 to guard against potential liquidity problems. The filing notes a risk regarding trustee succession, as the Treasurer intends to retire with no immediate alternative available.
What the accounts disclose
“Its level is set after an annual review and currently it amounts to £10,000.”
Trustees
- Matthew Paul Hineschair
- DAVID LINGARD
- Lesley Tompkins
- PATRICIA IRENE DUGARD
- SHIRLEY ANN LINGARD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2026 | £58k | £73k |
| 30/06/2025 | £69k | £80k |
| 30/06/2024 | £91k | £82k |
| 30/06/2023 | £86k | £490k |
| 30/06/2022 | £234k | £86k |
Common questions
Is LIPU-UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net cash inflow of £11,506 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £14,842. The Trustees maintain a designated Business Reserve of £10,000 to guard against potential liquidity problems. The filing notes a risk regarding trustee succession, as the Treasurer intends to retire with no immediate alternative available. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LIPU-UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LIPU-UK as a grant recipient include ANGLO-ITALIAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGLO-ITALIAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS | FY2025 | £4k | |
| ANGLO-ITALIAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS | FY2024 | £4k | |
| ANGLO-ITALIAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS | FY2023 | £4k | |
| ANGLO-ITALIAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS | FY2022 | £3k |