LEEDS CHILDREN'S CHARITY AT LINEHAM FARM
The charity provides residential, respite and activity opportunities for young people aged between 7 and 11. Young people from Leeds who are from backgrounds of challenge and disadvantage.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a planned deficit of £217,516 for the year, which was funded from existing reserves. Despite the deficit, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,736,919, with free reserves standing at £378,092, a level the trustees consider appropriate against their policy of holding 3-6 months of running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The net sum of the costs recharged from the Charity to the is LCCLF Trading Limited is £60,942.” — page 23
“During the year the Charity received a donation from it's subsidiary company of £1,758.” — page 23
“The net sum of the costs recharged from the Charity to the is LCCLF Trading Limited is £60,942.” — page 23
“During the year the Charity received a donation from it's subsidiary company of £1,758.” — page 23
“The net sum of the costs recharged from the Charity to the is LCCLF Trading Limited is £60,942.” — page 23
“During the year the Charity received a donation from it's subsidiary company of £1,758.” — page 23
“Our trading subsidiary, LCCLF Trading Ltd, generated turnover of £92,511” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/08/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (05/05/2021)
- Received assets from another charity (06/04/2020)
Trustees
- DUNCAN PEARSEchair
- DAVID WILLIAM WHEWELL
- IAN LESLIE HARGREAVES
- Ian STUART Kirk
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £645k | £887k |
| 31/03/2024 | £614k | £763k |
| 31/03/2023 | £638k | £704k |
| 31/03/2022 | £465k | £436k |
| 31/03/2021 | £5.3m | £388k |
Common questions
Is LEEDS CHILDREN'S CHARITY AT LINEHAM FARM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a planned deficit of £217,516 for the year, which was funded from existing reserves. Despite the deficit, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,736,919, with free reserves standing at £378,092, a level the trustees consider appropriate against their policy of holding 3-6 months of running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LEEDS CHILDREN'S CHARITY AT LINEHAM FARM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LEEDS CHILDREN'S CHARITY AT LINEHAM FARM as a grant recipient include THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST, THE REED FOUNDATION, THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | FY2024 | £15k | Theme of the Year |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £6k | Christmas Challenge |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2023 | £4k | Youth |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 16/06/2023 | £13k | Mountain Trike purchase x 3 |
| UK government | 16/06/2023 | £13k | ALB-Sport England-Mountain Trike purchase x 3 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/06/2022 | £10k | General upgrades at the centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/03/2021 | £10k | Animal welfare / group engagement improvements |
| UK government | 17/08/2020 | £9k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |