LASTING LIFE THE SIMON MACCORKINDALE LEGACY
Lasting Life's mission is to improve the quality of life for those dealing with cancer; to help them and their families, provide help in finding or funding, alternative ways to deal with problems faced and meeting their specific needs. This will primarily be achieved through the giving of grants to individuals and / or organisations.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £36,666, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £46,965. The trustees consider these reserves to be in line with their policy of retaining sufficient funds to maintain and develop charitable activities. The charity is operating on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to retain sufficient reserves both to maintain current levels as well as further develop charitable activities. The trustees consider reserves held at the reporting date of £46,965 (2024: £10,299) to be in line with this policy.” — page 5
“The charity's activities were transacted through the bank account of its subsidiary, Lasting Life International Limited. At the reporting date the charity was owed £29,002 (2024: £6,826), representing the bank balance.” — page 19
Trustees
- SUSAN GEORGEchair
- Brian Francis Aris
- DOREEN TAYLOR
- Dr Alan Rutherford Makepeace
- Elizabeth Reid
- Jennifer Margaret Pope
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £83k | £46k |
| 31/01/2024 | £21k | £15k |
| 31/01/2023 | £47k | £44k |
| 31/01/2022 | £35k | £34k |
| 31/01/2021 | £33k | £42k |
Common questions
Is LASTING LIFE THE SIMON MACCORKINDALE LEGACY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £36,666, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £46,965. The trustees consider these reserves to be in line with their policy of retaining sufficient funds to maintain and develop charitable activities. The charity is operating on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.