LAGAN'S FOUNDATION
Lagan's Foundation provide specialist home and community respite care services to families of children aged 0-19 with complex health conditions. Specialising in cardiac conditions and feeding difficulties.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £44,139 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total incoming resources of £723,596. Unrestricted reserves stood at £193,111, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £180,000 (three months' operating costs). The filing confirms that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities Provision of care 685,779”
“The Trustees have agreed that the Charity should aim to maintain unrestricted reserves at a minimum level which equates to 3 months' operating costs, which the Trustees consider to be currently approximately £180,000.” — page 9
“Trustees’ remuneration noted above was paid to Trustee Karen Bell in accordance with and in respect of her ongoing role as Chief Executive Officer of the charity.” — page 18
“During the year, the charity incurred costs amounting to £6,291 for and services provided by Tao Digital Marketing Limited, a company controlled by Trustee M Tomkin. These services were provided at a substantial discount to the charity and which reflected cost price.” — page 23
“During the year, the charity incurred costs amounting to £4,732 for and services provided by Lagan’s Healthcare Limited, a company controlled by Trustee K Bell.” — page 23
“During the year, the charity incurred costs amounting to £6,291 for and services provided by Tao Digital Marketing Limited, a company controlled by Trustee M Tomkin. These services were provided at a substantial discount to the charity and which reflected cost price.” — page 23
“During the year, the charity incurred costs amounting to £4,732 for and services provided by Lagan’s Healthcare Limited, a company controlled by Trustee K Bell.” — page 23
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Lagan's Foundation: Good
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/01/2022)
Trustees
- KAREN BELLchair
- DAVID HOWARTH
- Dr David Wright
- Neil Hutton
- Russell Ashwoth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £724k | £679k |
| 30/09/2024 | £563k | £570k |
| 30/09/2023 | £387k | £418k |
| 30/09/2022 | £396k | £396k |
| 30/09/2021 | £473k | £363k |
Common questions
Is LAGAN'S FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £44,139 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total incoming resources of £723,596. Unrestricted reserves stood at £193,111, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £180,000 (three months' operating costs). The filing confirms that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LAGAN'S FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LAGAN'S FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE TRIANGLE TRUST 1949 FUND, THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRIANGLE TRUST 1949 FUND | FY2022 | £8k | Carers |
| THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2022 | £9k | Children’s Health - Community Engagement |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/04/2020 | £10k | Lagan's Foundation Home Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/12/2016 | £10k | Lagan's Conference and training |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/07/2014 | £10k | Lagan's Foundation Delivery Increase |