LETS FOR LIFE
Specialist supported housing provider
Objects
THE CHARITY’S OBJECTS ARE RESTRICTED SPECIFICALLY TO THE CARRYING ON, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY, THE BUSINESS OF PROVIDING SOCIAL HOUSING AND ANY ASSOCIATED AMENITIES, SERVICES, ADVICE OR ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE, ON TERMS APPROPRIATE TO THEIR MEANS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £492,967, which is above the stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The trustees report a healthy financial position supported by funding from the parent charity, with no material uncertainties affecting the going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 6
“At the year end, the charitable company owed £347,641 (2024: £75,295) to The Cameron Charitable Trust. Mr D R Cameron is a trustee and director of both charitable companies.” — page 16
“At the year end, the charitable company owed a net amount of £3,300 to (2024: £51,311 owed by) Hensmill Estates LLP. Mr D R Cameron is a partner in this business.” — page 16
“At the year end, the charitable company owed £347,641 (2024: £75,295) to The Cameron Charitable Trust. Mr D R Cameron is a trustee and director of both charitable companies.” — page 16
“At the year end, the charitable company owed a net amount of £3,300 to (2024: £51,311 owed by) Hensmill Estates LLP. Mr D R Cameron is a partner in this business.” — page 16
“At the year end, the charitable company owed £347,641 (2024: £75,295) to The Cameron Charitable Trust. Mr D R Cameron is a trustee and director of both charitable companies.” — page 16
“At the year end, the charitable company owed a net amount of £3,300 to (2024: £51,311 owed by) Hensmill Estates LLP. Mr D R Cameron is a partner in this business.” — page 16
“At the year end, the charitable company owed £347,641 (2024: £75,295) to The Cameron Charitable Trust. Mr D R Cameron is a trustee and director of both charitable companies.” — page 16
“At the year end, the charitable company owed a net amount of £3,300 to (2024: £51,311 owed by) Hensmill Estates LLP. Mr D R Cameron is a partner in this business.” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds 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
Funders the charity credits
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Trustees
- ALICIA WOOD
- Alan Crofts
- Duncan Cameron
- Josie Saville
- Nadia Andrews
- ROBERT GREGORY THOMPSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £893k | £731k |
| 31/03/2025 | £609k | £472k |
| 31/03/2024 | £475k | £378k |
| 31/03/2023 | £390k | £340k |
| 31/03/2022 | £293k | £227k |
Common questions
Is LETS FOR LIFE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £492,967, which is above the stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The trustees report a healthy financial position supported by funding from the parent charity, with no material uncertainties affecting the going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE TRUE COLOURS TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- RAMSEY WELFARE CHARITIES
- LAKELAND HOUSING TRUST
- THE CAMERON CHARITABLE TRUST
- Stay Charity
- ACTION HOUSING AND SUPPORT LIMITED
- FORWARD HOUSING
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LETS FOR LIFE | £893k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RAMSEY WELFARE CHARITIES | £310k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LAKELAND HOUSING TRUST | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CAMERON CHARITABLE TRUST | £61k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Stay Charity | £2.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACTION HOUSING AND SUPPORT LIMITED | £6.9m | £110,001 - £120,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |