LIPOEDEMA UK

Registered charity 1181312 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as LIP UK

Our focus is to educate doctors, health professionals and the public about Lipoedema and its symptoms, so it may be diagnosed and treated earlier. We provide a range of information, support, carry out/facilitate and disseminate research. Our belief is that with earlier diagnosis and treatment women can prevent developing further complications and manage their Lipoedema.

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Latest income
£118k
Latest spending
£75k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted cash reserves were £14,057 at the end of the financial year, with total funds of £68,489. The trustees note that cash reserves are relatively small and are used to meet expenses rather than being invested for the long term. The charity reports being constrained by volunteer capacity and finances, but no material uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern is disclosed.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Lipoedema UK (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram · linkedin

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£118k£75k
31/12/2023£61k£59k
31/12/2022£49k£43k
31/12/2021£67k£64k
31/12/2020£37k£34k

Common questions

Is LIPOEDEMA UK financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted cash reserves were £14,057 at the end of the financial year, with total funds of £68,489. The trustees note that cash reserves are relatively small and are used to meet expenses rather than being invested for the long term. The charity reports being constrained by volunteer capacity and finances, but no material uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern is disclosed. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.