LORNA YOUNG FOUNDATION
The Lorna Young Foundation works to support producers in developing countries to improve their livelihoods by adding value to their activities through education, training and direct economic support. Its UK projects promote education, information and work opportunities through community-owned ethical and fair trading enterprises, with a particular focus on disadvantaged groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The Lorna Young Foundation reported total incoming resources of £205,262 and total expenditure of £167,669 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in a net increase in funds. The charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £31,260, which the trustees state is now in line with their policy target of maintaining approximately 12 weeks' operational expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's aim is to build up and maintain unrestricted reserves amounting to approximately 12 weeks’ operational expenditure.” — page 21
Trustees
- Ian Agnewchair
- ANNE FAULKNER
- Bruce Michael McKinnon
- Femi Sobo-Allen
- LOUISE SALLY WILSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £205k | £158k |
| 30/06/2024 | £193k | £168k |
| 30/06/2023 | £94k | £111k |
| 30/06/2022 | £133k | £106k |
| 30/06/2021 | £133k | £166k |
Common questions
Is LORNA YOUNG FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The Lorna Young Foundation reported total incoming resources of £205,262 and total expenditure of £167,669 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in a net increase in funds. The charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £31,260, which the trustees state is now in line with their policy target of maintaining approximately 12 weeks' operational expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LORNA YOUNG FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LORNA YOUNG FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include MARR-MUNNING TRUST, ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY, W F SOUTHALL TRUST, THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARR-MUNNING TRUST | FY2023 | £40k | Farmers Voice in Ethiopia |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £7k | Overseas education |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | Social Action |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Social Action |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Social Action |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE GIBBS CHARITABLE TRUSTS | FY2024 | £2k | International |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/05/2024 | £19k | Ethical Enterprise Reborn - In the Colne Valley |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/03/2024 | £24k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/11/2014 | £205k | Not Just a Youth Enterprise |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/05/2012 | £5k | Not Just a Community Enterprise |