LANCASHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION LIMITED
Latest income
£2.5m
Latest spending
£2.5m
Registered
2007
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £6,502 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted funds of £66,239. The trustees confirm the charity can continue operating for at least twelve months, relying on guaranteed revenues and affirmed support from its strategic partner, Lancashire County Cricket Club, to manage settlement of debts as afforded.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £40,001 - £50,000 — below the median for charities its size (£76k)
“One Trustee received remuneration during the current year of £49,999 (2023: £77,821)” — page 18
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: One Trustee received remuneration of £49,999.
“One Trustee received remuneration during the current year of £49,999 (2023: £77,821) No travel and subsistence expenses were paid to Trustees (2023: £nil).” — page 18
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payroll costs recharged from Lancashire County Cricket Club Limited equating to £1,828,073 (2023 £1,708,713); this recharge has been offset in arriving at the creditor per note 10.
“Included within charitable activity expenses are payroll related costs recharged from Lancashire County Cricket Club Limited equating to £1,828,073 (2023 £1,708,713); this recharge has been offset in arriving at the creditor per note 10.”
“During the year a donation of £65,000 (2023 £70,000) was accrued and subsequently paid over from the Lancashire County Cricket Club Development Association which is considered to be a related party due to key management control.” — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation of £65,000 (2023 £70,000) accrued and paid from Lancashire County Cricket Club Development Association.
“Included within charitable activity expenses are payroll related costs recharged from Lancashire County Cricket Club Limited equating to £1,828,073 (2023 £1,708,713); this recharge has been offset in arriving at the creditor per note 10.”
“During the year a donation of £65,000 (2023 £70,000) was accrued and subsequently paid over from the Lancashire County Cricket Club Development Association which is considered to be a related party due to key management control.” — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Amount owed to Lancashire County Cricket Club at 31 December 2024 was £54,832 (2023 £30,618).
“Included within charitable activity expenses are payroll related costs recharged from Lancashire County Cricket Club Limited equating to £1,828,073 (2023 £1,708,713); this recharge has been offset in arriving at the creditor per note 10.”
“During the year a donation of £65,000 (2023 £70,000) was accrued and subsequently paid over from the Lancashire County Cricket Club Development Association which is considered to be a related party due to key management control.” — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Amount owed by Lancashire County Cricket Club Development Association at 31 December 2024 was £65,000 (2023 £70,000).
“Included within charitable activity expenses are payroll related costs recharged from Lancashire County Cricket Club Limited equating to £1,828,073 (2023 £1,708,713); this recharge has been offset in arriving at the creditor per note 10.”
“During the year a donation of £65,000 (2023 £70,000) was accrued and subsequently paid over from the Lancashire County Cricket Club Development Association which is considered to be a related party due to key management control.” — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: LCCC Trust Trading Limited
“Investments represents a 100% holding in the ordinary share capital of LCCC Trust Trading Limited (registered number 07145995).” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £70,001 - £80,000 (FY2023) to £40,001 - £50,000 (FY2024).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Total income
£2.5m
Total spending
£2.5m
Cost of raising funds
£117k
Reserves (reported)
£66k
Employees
75
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/10/2012)
Trustees
- Alexander Finney
- Catherine Robinson
- Claire MORGAN
- Jessica Hill
- John Abrahams
- John Leslie Murphy
- Jordan Messer
- Kathryn Cross
- Max William Dunbar
- Tayyab Akhlaq Mr
- Warren Hegg
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £2.5m | £2.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.4m | £2.4m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.2m | £2.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.7m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.7m | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is LANCASHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £6,502 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted funds of £66,239. The trustees confirm the charity can continue operating for at least twelve months, relying on guaranteed revenues and affirmed support from its strategic partner, Lancashire County Cricket Club, to manage settlement of debts as afforded. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Hurst Accountants Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of LANCASHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £40,001 - £50,000 band.
Who funds LANCASHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LANCASHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION LIMITED as a grant recipient include MRS WATERHOUSE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MRS WATERHOUSE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £250k |
| MRS WATERHOUSE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £150k |
| MRS WATERHOUSE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k |
| THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST | FY2025 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 24/06/2024 | £177k | "Lancashire Cricket Heritage Experience" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| The Keith Howard Foundation | 1 | £165k |
| THE AMATEURS TRUST | 1 | £90k |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS | 1 | £13k |
| THE ACCOMPLISHMENT TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| THE ROGER RAYMOND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |