MID CORNWALL LIFESTYLES
Local charity since 1999 (1094235), C.I.O. since 2013 (1152509) assisting disabled people in Cornwall. MCL works in five major ways: Individual and Personalised Support; Digital Skills Support; Accessible Transport using 2 adapted minibuses; Advocacy; Support for other small charitable groups.
Objects
THE RELIEF OF DISABLED PEOPLE IN CORNWALL, THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS IN NECESSITOUS CIRCUMSTANCES IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION, ADVICE AND SUCH SUPPORT SERVICES AS ARE CHARITABLE AT LAW.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £8,555 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward standing at £130,467. The trustees report that current and future sources of funding are more than adequate for the charity's needs, confirming no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The vast majority of our income continues to come directly from our charitable activities, which generated £385,447 this year.” — page 23
“The Trustees are currently formalising a policy to hold between 3 and 6 months of average operating costs in unrestricted reserves.” — page 24
“The above activities provided by Mr B Marsh relate to service/management support not trustee activity.” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- EWAN ROBERT MORRISchair
- Aaron Charles Gill
- FRANCIS ROWE
- Matthew Read
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £393k | £385k |
| 31/08/2024 | £338k | £287k |
| 31/08/2023 | £229k | £217k |
| 31/08/2022 | £234k | £223k |
| 31/08/2021 | £235k | £226k |
Common questions
Is MID CORNWALL LIFESTYLES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £8,555 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward standing at £130,467. The trustees report that current and future sources of funding are more than adequate for the charity's needs, confirming no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disability Action | 01/11/2020 | £8k | NET Coronavirus Appeal Emergency Fund for Disabled People Organisations UK-wide |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/09/2011 | £10k | Active Achievement |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/05/2007 | £9k | Y.P.L - Young Persons Lifestyles |