Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
The charity is largely funded by donations and/or legacies received from patients, their relatives, and the general public and other organisations. The overall strategy of the Charity is to provide support via:Patients expenditure & Staff expenditure. Purchase of small items of equip and provision of services & facilities for patients. Purchase of staff education and to improve staff wellbeing.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of income over expenditure for the year, with total income of £110,652 against total expenditure of £83,622. The trustees report that free reserves stood at £11,496, noting that no specific policy target for free reserves has been established. The filing confirms that resources are adequate to meet commitments and manage unforeseen expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“No member of the Trust Board has received any payment or benefit in kind from charitable funds. The Trust provided support from its Communications and Governance Teams during the year at no cost to the Charity.” — page 21
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS England - North West | Liaison & Diversion and RECONNECT Services, Enhanced RECONNECT Services and Mental Health Treatment Requirement Services | — | — |
| NHS England - North West | Liaison & Diversion and RECONNECT Services, Enhanced RECONNECT Services and Mental Health Treatment Requirement Services | — | — |
| NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board | Community Services | — | — |
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/03/2023)
Trustees
- Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £111k | £84k |
| 31/03/2025 | £97k | £153k |
| 31/03/2024 | £187k | £199k |
| 31/03/2023 | £126k | £103k |
| 31/03/2022 | £82k | £178k |
Common questions
Is Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of income over expenditure for the year, with total income of £110,652 against total expenditure of £83,622. The trustees report that free reserves stood at £11,496, noting that no specific policy target for free reserves has been established. The filing confirms that resources are adequate to meet commitments and manage unforeseen expenditure. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust as a grant recipient include THE BURDETT TRUST FOR NURSING, ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BURDETT TRUST FOR NURSING | FY2023 | £98k | Addressing the inequalities in the respiratory health of people with learning disabilities in Lancashire from minority ethnic backgrounds, through innovative wa |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | FY2024 | £60k | Supporting patients - The impact of Covid-19 Urgent Appeal funding / Supporting the arts to improve health |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/12/2022 | £9k | Chai Centre Wellbeing |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/09/2012 | £10k | Consenting Adults |