LUNCH POSITIVE
Lunch Positive runs a weekly lunch club & community space for all adults with HIV.The service is delivered by volunteers, provides increased access to good nutrition, a safe and supportive space for people to meet; to find peer support, build supportive networks and reduce social isolation. We signpost & offer advice. The service actively involves members in volunteering and helping activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Lunch Positive operated with a mixed income stream of grants, fundraising, and donations to support its activities. The charity reported a net increase in total funds of £43,334 for the year, with unrestricted cash funds increasing by £7,728. The trustees confirmed that the charity has sufficient resources to continue its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“the level of this fund is based on an average of three months budgeted operational expenditure and related overheads for each financial year.”
Trustees
- Andrew Platt
- Julian Ridler
- Margot Uden
- Nigel Utting
- Richard Jeneway
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £188k | £145k |
| 31/05/2024 | £133k | £119k |
| 31/05/2023 | £112k | £132k |
| 31/05/2022 | £117k | £108k |
| 31/05/2021 | £104k | £88k |
Common questions
Is LUNCH POSITIVE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Lunch Positive operated with a mixed income stream of grants, fundraising, and donations to support its activities. The charity reported a net increase in total funds of £43,334 for the year, with unrestricted cash funds increasing by £7,728. The trustees confirmed that the charity has sufficient resources to continue its operations.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/11/2024 | £20k | HIV Friends Positive |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/09/2024 | £10k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Crowdfunder | 12/09/2022 | £5k | Local Action Fund |
| UK government | 10/08/2020 | £5k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| UK government | 08/07/2020 | £15k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2020 | £10k | Positive Times |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/05/2015 | £9k | A4A - Lunch Positive - HIV Lunch Club - Reaching Wide |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/05/2009 | £9k | Lunch Positive |