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THE LEWIS PUGH FOUNDATION

Registered charity 1168977 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Lewis Pugh Foundation (LPF) promotes, for the benefit of the public, the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and ecological environment, particularly the marine environment. LPF also provides education and disseminates information about the marine environment and the importance of its conservation.

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Latest income
£432k
Latest spending
£471k
Registered
2016
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure for the year, with total income of £432,081 against total expenditure of £471,364. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £54,725 at year-end, which is above the agreed target of £50,000. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern for the next 12 months.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £60,001 - £70,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £60k)
“Total renumeration received by Mr L Pugh in the year was £67,025”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“Total renumeration received by Mr L Pugh in the year was £67,025”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Largest income source: Corporate donations and partnerships (68% of income)
“Corporate donations accounted for one third of funding, while another third came from corporate partnerships. The remainder of LPF’s support was from lump sum donations, with 10% coming from philanthropic foundations.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £50,000 (held: £55k)
“It was agreed at the LPF AGM in July 2024 to keep the Foundation’s reserves at £50,000.” — page 14
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Lewis Pugh received £67,025 remuneration; David Becker received £660 for legal services.
“During the year, one or more Trustees has been paid remuneration or has received other benefits from an employment with the Charity. Total renumeration received by Mr L Pugh in the year was £67,025” — page 29
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: David Becker charged for legal services
“During the year Mr D Becker, Trustee, was paid fees for legal advisory services, which were provided on a not-for-profit basis. The total remuneration in the year was £660” — page 29
“During the year, the charity incurred costs of £4,236 (2023: £NIL) in relation to Lewis Pugh Foundation Inc. At the balance sheet date, an amount of £4,236 (2023: £NIL) was due from Lewis Pugh Foundation Inc.” — page 33
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Transaction with Lewis Pugh Foundation Inc.
“During the year Mr D Becker, Trustee, was paid fees for legal advisory services, which were provided on a not-for-profit basis. The total remuneration in the year was £660” — page 29
“During the year, the charity incurred costs of £4,236 (2023: £NIL) in relation to Lewis Pugh Foundation Inc. At the balance sheet date, an amount of £4,236 (2023: £NIL) was due from Lewis Pugh Foundation Inc.” — page 33
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Lewis Pugh Foundation (matched by registered charity number).

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)

Total income
£862k
Total spending
£969k
Cost of raising funds
£30k
Reserves (reported)
£50k
Employees
11

Reported reserves equal ~0.6 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

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Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£432k£471k
31/12/2023£862k£969k
31/12/2022£591k£571k
31/12/2021£621k£471k
31/12/2020£384k£379k

Common questions

Is THE LEWIS PUGH FOUNDATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure for the year, with total income of £432,081 against total expenditure of £471,364. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £54,725 at year-end, which is above the agreed target of £50,000. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern for the next 12 months. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of THE LEWIS PUGH FOUNDATION earn?

Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.