Lisa Kent Trust

Registered charity 1111569 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE LISA KENT MEMORIAL TRUST, THE LISA KENT TRUST

To advance the education of children in the Gambia by provision and maintenance of schools and by financial assistance.

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Latest income
£75k
Latest spending
£32k
Registered
2005
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a net operating income of £42,982.55 for the year ended 30 April 2025, resulting in total net assets of £231,176.35. The trustees report that the charity remains sustainable and has sufficient reserves to meet working capital requirements and salary commitments. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts or accounting records.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: between 6 and 12 months of the expenditure (held: £231k)
It has established a policy whereby the funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be between 6 and 12 months of the expenditure. — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity delivers objectives through Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia), a charitable company registered in The Gambia, which is monitored by the Lisa Kent Trust trustees.
Lisa Kent Trust delivers its objectives & activities through Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia) a charitable company registered in The Gambia. In turn, the delivery by Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia) and its directors/trustees is monitored & guided in direction by the Lisa Kent Trust trustees. — page 5
Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia) - Cash Donations 15,500.00
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Cash donations of £15,500 were made to Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia).
Lisa Kent Trust delivers its objectives & activities through Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia) a charitable company registered in The Gambia. In turn, the delivery by Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia) and its directors/trustees is monitored & guided in direction by the Lisa Kent Trust trustees. — page 5
Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia) - Cash Donations 15,500.00
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Other donations of £2,123.60 were made to Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia).
Lisa Kent Trust delivers its objectives & activities through Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia) a charitable company registered in The Gambia. In turn, the delivery by Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia) and its directors/trustees is monitored & guided in direction by the Lisa Kent Trust trustees. — page 5
Lisa Kent Trust (Gambia) - Cash Donations 15,500.00
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: The Gambia

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/04/2025£75k£32k
30/04/2024£46k£42k
30/04/2023£48k£49k
30/04/2022£36k£26k
30/04/2021£39k£32k

Common questions

Is Lisa Kent Trust financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net operating income of £42,982.55 for the year ended 30 April 2025, resulting in total net assets of £231,176.35. The trustees report that the charity remains sustainable and has sufficient reserves to meet working capital requirements and salary commitments. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.