LOUGHBOROUGH JUNCTION ACTION GROUP
The Loughborough Junction Action Group works to improve the environment of Loughborough Junction area of south London and the lives of the people who live there. The group brings the community together through a variety of activities such as festivals, neighbourhood clean-up days, community gardening and food growing and arts events.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net reduction in funds of £108,732, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £114,925. The trustees state that these reserves are lower than required by their reserves policy, which targets an amount equal to three months of expenditure. The Board is working to increase unrestricted income to address this shortfall.
What the accounts disclose
“of which £432,436 (72 percent) was restricted grant funding”
“Total unrestricted funds of £114,925 at the year end (compared to £66,062 restricted funds) are lower than required by our reserves policy.” — page 8
“One trustee, Hazel Watson, has been paid for her work running the Craft workshops. During the year she received payments of £932 (2024: £700)” — page 21
“One trustee, Hazel Watson, has been paid for her work running the Craft workshops. During the year she received payments of £932 (2024: £700)” — page 21
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Katherine Elizabeth Joneschair
- Afua Kwatema Kudom
- Naa Sakwaa Leah Barnor
- Nia Dow Taylor
- Nofisa Encenata Caseman
- Serena Nalty-Coombs
- TIM GAYMER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £600k | £709k |
| 31/03/2024 | £609k | £597k |
| 05/04/2023 | £517k | £450k |
| 05/04/2022 | £447k | £350k |
| 05/04/2021 | £3.1m | £225k |
Common questions
Is LOUGHBOROUGH JUNCTION ACTION GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net reduction in funds of £108,732, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £114,925. The trustees state that these reserves are lower than required by their reserves policy, which targets an amount equal to three months of expenditure. The Board is working to increase unrestricted income to address this shortfall. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LOUGHBOROUGH JUNCTION ACTION GROUP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LOUGHBOROUGH JUNCTION ACTION GROUP as a grant recipient include THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED, CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON, THE PETER MINET TRUST, KUSUMA TRUST UK, WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/07/2025 | £470k | Loughborough Junction Action Group – supporting us to support our community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/04/2025 | £20k | Grove Community Workshops |
| The Mercers' Company | 02/10/2024 | £103k | Grant to Loughborough Junction Action Group |
| City Bridge Foundation | 23/09/2024 | £147k | Grant to Loughborough Junction Action Group |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/06/2023 | £10k | Platform Café environmental enhancement |
| UK government | 04/05/2023 | £7k | ALB-Sport England-Fitness Thursdays |
| Sport England | 04/05/2023 | £7k | Fitness Thursdays |
| City Bridge Foundation | 02/08/2022 | £85k | Grant to Loughborough Junction Action Group |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/05/2021 | £10k | Celebrate the outdoors at the Loughborough Farm |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/01/2019 | £10k | Grove Adventure Playground |
| City Bridge Foundation | 25/09/2018 | £10k | Grant to Loughborough Junction Action Group |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/04/2014 | £25k | "Loughborough Junction, World War 1, Augmented Reality Stories" |