LEWISHAM MULTI LINGUAL ADVICE SERVICE
We provide an Advocacy & Advice Service covering welfare , housing & council tax benefits, debt ,housing, health, information, interpreting and translation services to people who speak little or no English, We also visit community organisations where we provide advice and information. We work with organisations to assist them in meeting the needs of their customers who speak little or no English.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell to £945, which is below the charity's stated policy target of three months' running costs. Despite this low reserve position and a net expenditure deficit, the trustees confirm the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis due to secured funding extending to March 2026.
What the accounts disclose
“The Board aims to maintain an unrestricted reserve equivalent to three months running costs.” — page 4
Trustees
- Steve Sellars
- Yasmine Coulibaly
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £40k | £73k |
| 31/03/2024 | £20k | £86k |
| 31/03/2023 | £108k | £126k |
| 31/03/2022 | £104k | £144k |
| 31/03/2021 | £152k | £136k |
Common questions
Is LEWISHAM MULTI LINGUAL ADVICE SERVICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell to £945, which is below the charity's stated policy target of three months' running costs. Despite this low reserve position and a net expenditure deficit, the trustees confirm the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis due to secured funding extending to March 2026. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2010 | £261k | Lewisham Multi Lingual Advice Service - request for 60% of core costs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/11/2005 | £129k | Development of MK/1/010086124 |