THE LINDSAY FOUNDATION
The Foundation aims to support a wide range of issues and is particularly interested in funding smaller organisations that do not have the funds to advertise. The Foundation seeks to fund a wide range of organisations and makes efforts to ensure that no one group is favoured. Please do not forward postal applications - Applications via email to [email protected]
Objects
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SUCH CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS OR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME AUTHORISE AND WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OR THE FORGOING TO PROVIDE BUILDINGS OR OTHER LAND FOR USES WHICH ARE CHARITABLE OR FOR USE
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £21,528 for the year ended 31 October 2024, driven by investment income and property revaluation gains. Total funds carried forward were £1,442,775, with unrestricted reserves significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £10,000. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the foundation's aim to keep a bank reserve fund of no less than £10,000 in each year.” — page 4
“At the balance sheet date a trustee owed the charity £190 (2023 owed a trustee - £268). During the year a trustee made a donation to the charity of £5,000.” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- CHARLOTTE ANNE MORROWchair
- Alexandra Wallace-Dunlop
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £35k | £38k |
| 31/10/2024 | £40k | £59k |
| 31/10/2023 | £33k | £45k |
| 31/10/2022 | £36k | £40k |
| 31/10/2021 | £36k | £68k |
Common questions
Is THE LINDSAY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £21,528 for the year ended 31 October 2024, driven by investment income and property revaluation gains. Total funds carried forward were £1,442,775, with unrestricted reserves significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £10,000. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.