Lofftwen Ecological Trust
The objects of The Laces Ecological and General Trust are the advancement of education throughout the world and related projects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £73,589 against total expenditure of £30,909, resulting in a surplus carried forward of £42,680. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £40,820, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain operating activities and services. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, and the charity is exempt from tax.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations received 73,589” — page 7
“The Lofftwen Ecological Trust reserves Policy is to retain a sufficient level of Teserves to enable the charity to maintain its operating activities and continue providing its services taking account of potential risks and contingencies that may arise from time to time.” — page 4
“Accountancy fees amounting to £4,920 (2024: £2,400) were paid in the year to TC BSG Valentine Limited. Mr Barry Martin Mackenzie is a consultant of TC BSG Valentine Limited and was trustee of the charity in the year.” — page 10
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Alan Mason
- HOWARD JOHN DELLAR
- Jonathan David Lees
- Margaret Jane Fulford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £74k | £31k |
| 05/04/2024 | £9k | £10k |
| 05/04/2023 | £25k | £22k |
| 05/04/2022 | £300 | £2k |
| 05/04/2021 | £1k | £2k |
Common questions
Is Lofftwen Ecological Trust financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £73,589 against total expenditure of £30,909, resulting in a surplus carried forward of £42,680. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £40,820, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain operating activities and services. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, and the charity is exempt from tax. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Lofftwen Ecological Trust?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Lofftwen Ecological Trust as a grant recipient include LACES TRUST.
Shared trustees with funders
- HOWARD JOHN DELLAR — trustee here and at LACES TRUST
- Margaret Jane Fulford — trustee here and at LACES TRUST
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LACES TRUST | FY2023 | £76k | Legal fees and accounts fees |