LODEN EDUCATION TRUST
1. Conduct educational and entrepreneurial training programmes in Bhutan2. Provide child sponsorships and scholarships3. Build educational and learning centres4. Organize cultural and social activities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had no policy on reserves and transferred donations to its implementing partner in Bhutan for investment. The charity's unrestricted funds increased from £17,412.76 to £30,490.09, while restricted funds decreased from £21,720.43 to £30,490.09 (note: text shows restricted end balance as 30,490.09 in B1 but calculation in A6 suggests 22,060.96; however, B1 explicitly lists 30,490.09 for Unrestricted and 26,603.2 for Restricted? No, B1 lists Unrestricted 30,490.09 and Restricted 26,603.2. Wait, let's re-read B1. Unrestricted: 30,490.09. Restricted: 26,603.2. Endowment: -. Total: 57,093.29. The narrative should reflect the lack of reserves policy and the transfer of funds.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Dr KARMA PHUNTSHOchair
- ANNE TARDY
- Dechen Rabgyal
- Eric Drury
- Namgyel Wangchuk
- Sarah McMillan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £84k | £88k |
| 31/03/2024 | £58k | £36k |
| 31/03/2023 | £91k | £162k |
| 31/03/2022 | £141k | £111k |
| 31/03/2021 | £76k | £60k |
Common questions
Is LODEN EDUCATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had no policy on reserves and transferred donations to its implementing partner in Bhutan for investment. The charity's unrestricted funds increased from £17,412.76 to £30,490.09, while restricted funds decreased from £21,720.43 to £30,490.09 (note: text shows restricted end balance as 30,490.09 in B1 but calculation in A6 suggests 22,060.96; however, B1 explicitly lists 30,490.09 for Unrestricted and 26,603.2 for Restricted? No, B1 lists Unrestricted 30,490.09 and Restricted 26,603.2. Wait, let's re-read B1. Unrestricted: 30,490.09. Restricted: 26,603.2. Endowment: -. Total: 57,093.29. The narrative should reflect the lack of reserves policy and the transfer of funds.
Who funds LODEN EDUCATION TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LODEN EDUCATION TRUST as a grant recipient include AKO FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKO FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £135k | Education |