LOWESTOFT SHOPMOBILITY
To provide manual and powered wheel-chairs and powered scooters for loan to people with impaired mobility enabling them to Socialise, Shop and visit local amenities, thereby promoting the Welfare and Independence of those people
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,575 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £63,488. The financial position is supported by incoming resources of £49,598, primarily from operating activities and grants. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Hire of vehicles and wheelchairs 40,130” — page 9
Trustees
- MARGARET ANN OLDHAMchair
- Hassan Abdullah
- LES OLDHAM
- Susan Rachael Chapman
- Theresa Gandy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £50k | £47k |
| 31/03/2024 | £62k | £47k |
| 31/03/2023 | £42k | £48k |
| 31/03/2022 | £34k | £51k |
| 31/03/2021 | £46k | £49k |
Common questions
Is LOWESTOFT SHOPMOBILITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,575 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £63,488. The financial position is supported by incoming resources of £49,598, primarily from operating activities and grants. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 19/07/2020 | £5k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/02/2013 | £8k | Sustaining Lowestoft Shopmobility |