LINCOLN COMMUNITY LARDER
PROVIDING FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS REFERRED BY AGENCIES WHO UNDERTAKE ASSESSMENTS OF NEED.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £686,478, significantly exceeding the trustees' stated policy target of £30,000. The charity reported a surplus for the year, with income of £115,902 against expenditure of £87,306. However, the trustees identified risks related to rising demand and potential decreases in donations due to the cost of living.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants and donations” — page 10
“The principal risk facing LCL is the continuation of the increase in demand for its services coupled with a decrease in both food and non-state financial donations due to rises in the cost of living.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2023)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/07/2019)
- Received assets from another charity (19/07/2018)
Trustees
- NEIL RHODESchair
- ANTONY TOMLINSON
- Alan Wilson
- Catherine Sherlock
- DAWN NIGHTINGALE
- David Pemberton
- Harry Campbell
- Jennifer Pemberton
- Nicola Owen
- Vivianne Bennett
- Wendy Hope
- Wendy Mason
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £116k | £87k |
| 31/03/2024 | £76k | £88k |
| 31/03/2023 | £605k | £84k |
| 31/03/2022 | £43k | £51k |
| 31/03/2021 | £130k | £25k |
Common questions
Is LINCOLN COMMUNITY LARDER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £686,478, significantly exceeding the trustees' stated policy target of £30,000. The charity reported a surplus for the year, with income of £115,902 against expenditure of £87,306. However, the trustees identified risks related to rising demand and potential decreases in donations due to the cost of living.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 27/07/2020 | £9k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |