FRIENDS OF FAIRFORD AND LECHLADE COMMUNITIES
Providing Health and Social Care throughout Fairford, Lechlade and the Surrounding Villages. Our services include End of Life Home Nursing care, Patient Transport for medical related appointments and a weekly Lunch Club for the isolated and lonely. We provide funding to various local community groups. We have a Charity Shop based in Lechlade.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £17,216 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reversing a deficit from the previous year. However, the charity holds total unrestricted funds in a deficit of £48,430, with the trustees noting that total unrestricted reserves across both sister charities are sufficient to meet obligations for two years. The trustees rely on support from a sister charity to continue operations during a transition period.
What the accounts disclose
“The support from this charity will enable The Friends of Fairford & Lechlade Communities to continue to operate whilst going through this transition period.” — page 8
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £198k | £181k |
| 31/12/2023 | £120k | £190k |
| 31/12/2022 | £143k | £165k |
| 31/12/2021 | £19k | £47k |
| 31/12/2020 | £65k | £23k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF FAIRFORD AND LECHLADE COMMUNITIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £17,216 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reversing a deficit from the previous year. However, the charity holds total unrestricted funds in a deficit of £48,430, with the trustees noting that total unrestricted reserves across both sister charities are sufficient to meet obligations for two years. The trustees rely on support from a sister charity to continue operations during a transition period. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 2 | £115k |
| THE BAND TRUST | 1 | £310k |
| THE OFENHEIM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £48k |
| THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE | 1 | £25k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £24k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | 1 | £17k |
| HYDE PARK PLACE ESTATE CHARITY | 1 | £16k |
Charities like this
- COTSWOLD FRIENDS
- THE FRIENDS OF BLANDFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
- FOUR TOWNS AND VALE LINK COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
- FRIENDS OF THE COTSWOLDS
- FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY
- THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE LEATHERHEAD HOSPITAL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF FAIRFORD AND LECHLADE COMMUNITIES | £198k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| COTSWOLD FRIENDS | £606k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF BLANDFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | £186k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FOUR TOWNS AND VALE LINK COMMUNITY TRANSPORT | £665k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF THE COTSWOLDS | £173k | £35,520 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY | £22.0m | £140,001 - £150,000 | 16 | below | — | no doubt |