The Lugden Hill Trust
The Lugden Hill Charity makes grants and donations to individuals and organisations which fulfil the criteria set out in it's governing document.
Objects
The objects of the CIO are specifically restricted to the promotion of such charitable purposes for the public benefit as the Trustees shall think fit, including, but not limited to:(a) The advancement of science and research in the field of agriculture and horticulture.(b) The advancement of education and training with particular reference to agriculture and horticulture for those born in or living in Norfolk.(c) The advancement of citizenship and community development in Norfolk.(d) The advancement of environmental protection or improvement in Norfolk(e) Any such other purposes recognised from time to time by law as charitable.No part of the assets of the Charity shall be used for the advancement of religion or political purpose or any related object.Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reported a net increase in cash funds of £62,520, driven primarily by donations of £100,000 against total expenditure of £39,297. Unrestricted reserves stood at £254,314 at year-end, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover pledged grants and unexpected opportunities. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It does however, need to keep reserve funds sufficient to cover pledged donations and grants, and also to cover any unexpected opportunities.”
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2026
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Angela Jane Jarvis
- JACK HAIN ROYALL
- JOAN GORDON ROBINSON
- MARK IRVING ROBINSON
- PENNY JANE OAKES
- TIMOTHY ARTHUR MATKIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2026 | £102k | £39k |
| 30/06/2025 | £27k | £16k |
| 30/06/2024 | £109k | £56k |
| 30/06/2023 | £0 | £53k |
| 30/06/2022 | £0 | £9k |
Common questions
Is The Lugden Hill Trust financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reported a net increase in cash funds of £62,520, driven primarily by donations of £100,000 against total expenditure of £39,297. Unrestricted reserves stood at £254,314 at year-end, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover pledged grants and unexpected opportunities. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lugden Hill Trust | £102k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE INGRAM HILL FOUNDATION | £31k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE LHR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £64k | — | 0 | within | 0.0% | no doubt |
| THE RUSSELL HALDANE TRUST CIO | £390 | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOOP LANE TRUST | £50k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GARY LANDESBERG CHARITABLE TRUST | £74k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |