LONDON VILLAGE NETWORK
L.V.N has a unique approach for social mobility, They encourage a village mentality wherein adults from all walks of life come together to nurture young people by giving their time to share knowledge and experience.L.V.N have created a series of assets-based micro-mentoring programmes putting networking at the centre; Amplify Me, One-2-One Online mentoring, work experience and signposting.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £145,243 against a policy target of six months of regular operating expenditure. The trustees confirmed that adequate resources are available to meet operating commitments for at least 12 months from the date of the accounts. The charity's total cash funds at the end of the period were £258,626.
What the accounts disclose
“We have successfully increased our income again. This is largely in part to the winning of City Bridge Trust, an income of £50k per year for 5 years. We also secured a one year extension to the Mayor of London’s Propel funding, delivering £100k in the year. Our strategy to diversify our income to attract more corporate funding is also paying off, securing £65k from corporate partners.” — page 6
“LVN has a policy of keeping funds in reserve, equal to 6 months of regular operating expenditure.” — page 6
Trustees
- Brian Cahalane
- Catherine Ruggles
- Christopher Murray
- Dashika Alcee
- Julian Kirby
- Lucy Edwards
- Noel Williams
- RACHAEL BOX
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £316k | £259k |
| 31/03/2024 | £264k | £210k |
| 31/03/2023 | £219k | £166k |
| 31/03/2022 | £161k | £122k |
| 31/03/2021 | £107k | £106k |
Common questions
Is LONDON VILLAGE NETWORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £145,243 against a policy target of six months of regular operating expenditure. The trustees confirmed that adequate resources are available to meet operating commitments for at least 12 months from the date of the accounts. The charity's total cash funds at the end of the period were £258,626. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LONDON VILLAGE NETWORK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LONDON VILLAGE NETWORK as a grant recipient include CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION, WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF INSURERS CHARITABLE TRUST, ST ANDREW HOLBORN AND STAFFORD'S CHARITY, ST GILES-IN-THE-FIELDS AND WILLIAM SHELTON EDUCATIONAL CHARITY, THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/12/2024 | £109k | Propel NDYP: Amplify Me |
| City Bridge Foundation | 24/07/2024 | £260k | Grant to Local Village Network |
| St Giles & St George | 27/04/2023 | £10k | Grant to Local Village Network |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/02/2023 | £9k | Community Event May 2023 |
| Camden Giving | 12/07/2022 | £10k | Local Village Network |
| Camden Giving | 12/07/2022 | £1k | Local Village Network |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/12/2021 | £10k | Youth Community Event |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/10/2019 | £10k | Industry Insight Sessions - Marketing |
| City Bridge Foundation | 15/08/2018 | £0 | Grant to Local Village Network |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2016 | £4k | Celebration |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 2 | £37k |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £9k |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £8k |
| C B AND H H TAYLOR 1984 TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| CLARA E BURGESS CHARITY | 1 | £591k |
| THE GAUDIO FAMILY FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £400k |
| PURPOSEFUL VENTURES | 1 | £360k |
| THE ALEXANDER MOSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £350k |
Charities like this
- LITTLE VILLAGE
- V Learning Network
- LITTLE VILLAGE LEARNERS AND FUN TRACK
- VILLAGE WATER LIMITED
- ACTIVE COMMUNITIES NETWORK LIMITED
- THE LVE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON VILLAGE NETWORK | £316k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE VILLAGE | £4.0m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| V Learning Network | £2.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE VILLAGE LEARNERS AND FUN TRACK | £322k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| VILLAGE WATER LIMITED | £1.5m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| ACTIVE COMMUNITIES NETWORK LIMITED | £1.9m | — | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |