THE LOVINGTON FOUNDATION
The main causes for support of the Trust are : (a) Social welfare in the UK, with a particular emphasis on young people and on education; and (b)The arts in the UK, also with a particular emphasis on how the Foundation's support could be used to improve peoples' lives (especially the young) through education
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £2,665,562, representing a net movement in funds of £173,144 for the year. The trustees report that reserves are maintained at a minimum of £10,000 to cover annual costs, noting that the actual level is significantly above this policy target. The filing confirms no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees therefore keep a minimum of £10k in cash in a separate bank account to the Investment Portfolio, for ease of grant-making and to cover a year’s costs.” — page 4
“Total donations of £200,000 (2025: £150,000) without conditions were received from related parties during the year.” — page 13
Trustees
- ANNABELLE MARIE OLDHAM LUPTONchair
- CAMILLA CONSTANCE LUPTON
- LADY LUPTON
- LORD JAMES LUPTON
- SAM ALEXANDER LUPTON
- Victoria Fleur Lupton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £272k | £242k |
| 31/03/2025 | £207k | £149k |
| 31/03/2024 | £309k | £181k |
| 31/03/2023 | £236k | £452k |
| 31/03/2022 | £353k | £90k |
Common questions
Is THE LOVINGTON FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £2,665,562, representing a net movement in funds of £173,144 for the year. The trustees report that reserves are maintained at a minimum of £10,000 to cover annual costs, noting that the actual level is significantly above this policy target. The filing confirms no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £543k |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £111k |
Charities like this
- PS FOUNDATION
- THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION
- HUMAN PRACTICE FOUNDATION UK
- ARTSWORK LIMITED
- THE ROBERT GAVRON CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE SCHRODER FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LOVINGTON FOUNDATION | £272k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PS FOUNDATION | £560k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION | £956k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HUMAN PRACTICE FOUNDATION UK | £184k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARTSWORK LIMITED | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROBERT GAVRON CHARITABLE TRUST | £225k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |