LOTUS OUTREACH UK
Lotus Outreach is a non-religious or profit making organisation that uses a hands-on approach to help families and communities without access to basic health care & education. Every penny received is used to educate and build sustainable community programs, by partnering with small non-governmental organisations and leveraging community resources.
Objects
THE TRUSTEES SHALL HOLD THE INCOME OF THE TRUST FUND UPON TRUST TO PAY OR APPLY IT IN SUCH A MANNER AS THEY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT IN FURTHERANCE OF ALL OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:-(A) TO PROMOTE THE RELIEF, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OF POVERTY;(B) TO PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF HEALTH;(C) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND PROVIDE TRAINING AND RETRAINING;(D) TO PROMOTE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ASIA AND IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT LIMITED TO INDIA AND TIBET BY THE PROVISION OF APPROPRIATE CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE AND IN PARTICULAR (BUT NOT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING) BY:-(A) THE PROVISION OF FUNDS AND MATERIAL FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED;(B) MAKING GRANTS TO AND ASSISTING OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS THAT SUPPORT DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN NEED IN ASIA;(C) THE PROVISION OF SUCH CHARITABLE FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN ASIA AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that net assets stood at £6,767 at the year end, with the trustees noting this cash will be paid to charitable activities in 2025. The charity's reserves policy is to retain only a small balance of approximately £500 for short-term administrative needs, as funds are primarily transferred to Lotus Outreach International. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified in the independent examiner's report.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and gifts £51,285”
“The trustees aim to retain a small balance (approximately £500) to meet short-term administrative needs.”
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 5
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/12/2024 (received 15/12/2025, 45 days after the 31/10/2025 due date).
Trustees
- PATRICK JACQUELINchair
- PENELOPE TREE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1k | £8k |
| 31/12/2024 | £51k | £49k |
| 31/12/2023 | £163 | £0 |
| 31/12/2022 | £4k | £228 |
| 31/12/2021 | £3k | £584 |
Common questions
Is LOTUS OUTREACH UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that net assets stood at £6,767 at the year end, with the trustees noting this cash will be paid to charitable activities in 2025. The charity's reserves policy is to retain only a small balance of approximately £500 for short-term administrative needs, as funds are primarily transferred to Lotus Outreach International. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified in the independent examiner's report. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LOTUS OUTREACH UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LOTUS OUTREACH UK as a grant recipient include The Caledonia Investments Charitable Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Caledonia Investments Charitable Foundation | FY2022 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SUSSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| FOREST HILL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE S M B TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £500 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOTUS OUTREACH UK | £1k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LOTUS CARING HANDS | £79k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OUTREACH UK | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LOTUS STRAY RESCUE | £34k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SLOUGH OUTREACH | £130k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WORLD OUTREACH | £103k | £22,500 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |