THE LODGE TRUST CIO
Provide a home, educational & work opportunities, based on orthodox Protestant Christian values, for the benefit of people with learning disabilities, who have expressed the desire to be supported in a provision which promotes their spiritual, material & mental welfare, & is tailored to their individual needs, & which promotes independent living and life skills development to the extent possible
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a loss of £213,967 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £4,307,820 to £4,093,853. The trustees note that the going concern basis relies on continued support from Local Authorities to pay fees, which they acknowledge may not keep pace with increased care costs. Despite this risk, the auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“No members of staff received remuneration in excess of £60,000 (2024: None).” — page 29
“Trustee Dr E J Hodges has a close relative as a resident at The Lodge Trust. Their residency is on a normal commercial basis along the same lines as all other residents. The fees receivable from the local authority for their residency for the year were £90,542 (2024: £73,684). As at 31 March 2025 £6,493 (2024: £nil) was outstanding and owed by the local authority. During the year, donations without conditions totalling £4,070 (2024: £3,970) were received from trustees.” — page 41
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- The Lodge: Requires improvement
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/05/2017)
Trustees
- David John Kindredchair
- DR E J HODGES
- Jennifer Jacqueline Gibb
- Jonathan Hacker
- MISS E HARRISON
- MR D DONEGANI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.4m | £2.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.2m | £2.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.0m | £2.0m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.1m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.8m | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is THE LODGE TRUST CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a loss of £213,967 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £4,307,820 to £4,093,853. The trustees note that the going concern basis relies on continued support from Local Authorities to pay fees, which they acknowledge may not keep pace with increased care costs. Despite this risk, the auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Ltd.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE LODGE TRUST CIO earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds THE LODGE TRUST CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE LODGE TRUST CIO as a grant recipient include CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH WALTHAMSTOW.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH WALTHAMSTOW | FY2024 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 2 | £10k |
| THE GERALD MICKLEM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £227k |
| THE CLAUDE AND SOFIA MARION FOUNDATION | 1 | £134k |
| THE PATRICK & HELENA FROST FOUNDATION | 1 | £59k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | 1 | £55k |
| THE BILLMEIR CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £49k |
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| THE JORON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
Charities like this
- THE LINDEN LODGE CHARITABLE TRUST
- LIFE PATH TRUST LIMITED
- Learning Disability Network London Limited
- SOUTH WEST ACTION FOR LEARNING AND LIVING OUR WAY LIMITED
- CARITAS CARE LIMITED
- THE KENWARD TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LODGE TRUST CIO | £2.4m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LINDEN LODGE CHARITABLE TRUST | £314k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFE PATH TRUST LIMITED | £1.9m | — | 0 | below | — | material uncertainty |
| Learning Disability Network London Limited | £22.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH WEST ACTION FOR LEARNING AND LIVING OUR WAY LIMITED | £1.8m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| CARITAS CARE LIMITED | £8.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |