THE LOTUS CHILDRENS FOUNDATION
To relieve suffering amongst orphaned children and those children experiencing hardship for whatever reason. To promote and protect the physical and mental wellbeing of children and to help to improve the standard and quality of their lives.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £17,106 at the year end, a decrease from £17,637 the previous year. Per the trustees' report, the charity spent £186,285 on charitable activities against income of £185,754, resulting in a net expenditure of £531. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Cameron Thayan
- Ewan Thayan
- Garry Toy
- Ian Jarvis
- RAPHAELLE THAYAN
- SUMITHRA CHANDRAKANTHI THAYANANDARAJAH
- Suranga Dissanayake
- Velummayilum Thayanandarajah
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £186k | £186k |
| 31/01/2024 | £135k | £130k |
| 31/01/2023 | £110k | £116k |
| 31/01/2022 | £0 | £72k |
| 31/01/2021 | £174k | £95k |
Common questions
Is THE LOTUS CHILDRENS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £17,106 at the year end, a decrease from £17,637 the previous year. Per the trustees' report, the charity spent £186,285 on charitable activities against income of £185,754, resulting in a net expenditure of £531. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | 1 | — |
| THE BLAKEY FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| The Ethos Foundation | 1 | £3.5m |
| The Caring Family Foundation | 1 | £410k |
| THE MIKHEEV CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £305k |
| B&Q Foundation | 1 | £210k |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £152k |
| QUINTESSENTIALLY FOUNDATION | 1 | £115k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LOTUS CHILDRENS FOUNDATION | £186k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SHRIMATI PUSHPA WATI LOOMBA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | £229k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LOTE TREE FOUNDATION | £149k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | £3.3m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE LINK FOUNDATION LTD | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Luma Foundation | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |