Lamb Health
Supports the LAMB integrated health and development project in north-west Bangladesh
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total receipts in 2025 were £181,850, a significant decrease from the previous year due to the absence of a large legacy received in 2024. Total payments increased to £276,989, resulting in a net decrease in funds, though the charity maintains substantial cash reserves held in interest-bearing accounts. The trustees note that the principal activity is to use income to make grants to LAMB without undue delay, holding only modest reserves for administrative costs and anticipated grant requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Trustees not to hold unrestricted reserves other than sums held to meet an cipated grant requirements, a modest reserve against an unexpected decline in income, and to cover at least one year’s administra ve costs.” — page 6
“During 2025 grants were made only to LAMB, a non-government organiza on registered in Bangladesh and subject to regulatory authorisa on. Procedures are in place to ensure that grants to LAMB are spent in accordance with grant condi ons.” — page 6
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- DR CHRISTINE EDWARDS OBE
- Dr Christopher Roy
- Dr JUDITH CORDELIA HANSFORD
- Dr ROSEMARY ANN CROFT
- John Ayrton
- Michael Mitchell
- RICHARD TODD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £182k | £277k |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.1m | £142k |
| 31/12/2023 | £162k | £158k |
| 31/12/2022 | £135k | £145k |
| 31/12/2021 | £158k | £222k |
Common questions
Is Lamb Health financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts in 2025 were £181,850, a significant decrease from the previous year due to the absence of a large legacy received in 2024. Total payments increased to £276,989, resulting in a net decrease in funds, though the charity maintains substantial cash reserves held in interest-bearing accounts. The trustees note that the principal activity is to use income to make grants to LAMB without undue delay, holding only modest reserves for administrative costs and anticipated grant requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Lamb Health?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Lamb Health as a grant recipient include AQUILA FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION, W F SOUTHALL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQUILA FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £35k | |
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | Overseas Development |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2022 | £4k | Social Action |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Social Action |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Social Action |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| BELZ ISRAEL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- International Health Development Foundation
- LIVESTOCK EMERGENCY GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS - LEGS
- LHA LONDON LTD
- THE LAMBERT CHARITABLE TRUST
- LAMPARD CLUB
- BANGLADESH WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Health | £182k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| International Health Development Foundation | £158k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIVESTOCK EMERGENCY GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS - LEGS | £281k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LHA LONDON LTD | £19.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LAMBERT CHARITABLE TRUST | £122k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LAMPARD CLUB | £166k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |