THE LINDLEY FOUNDATION
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £3,163 at the end of the reporting period, a decrease from the previous year's £8,866. The trustees maintain a policy of holding free reserves to cover future needs, opportunities, contingencies, and risks, while also holding significant investable endowment funds valued at £503,449. No material uncertainties regarding the charity's continuation as a going concern were identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from investments Interest received Sub total (Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). Sale of investments”
“The Trustees pursue a policy of maintaining a free reserve available to be spent in the furtherance of the charity’s objectives as well as covering future needs, opportunities, contingencies and risks.”
“Ludlow was paid £4,548 (2024: £4,439) for trust administration and £76 (2024: £47) for cash management services during the year under review. These fees are authorised under clause 6 of the trust deed.”
Trustees
- ALISON JANE LINDLEY
- Ella Lindley
- Ludlow Trust Company Ltd
- PAUL JOHN LINDLEY OBE
- Patrick Lindley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2025 | £52k | £60k |
| 11/06/2024 | £16k | £46k |
| 11/06/2023 | £13k | £70k |
| 11/06/2022 | £39k | £39k |
| 11/06/2021 | £41k | £49k |
Common questions
Is THE LINDLEY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £3,163 at the end of the reporting period, a decrease from the previous year's £8,866. The trustees maintain a policy of holding free reserves to cover future needs, opportunities, contingencies, and risks, while also holding significant investable endowment funds valued at £503,449. No material uncertainties regarding the charity's continuation as a going concern were identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.