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London Development Trust Ltd

Registered charity 1189281 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as London Development Trust, MHDT LONDON DEVELOPMENT TRUST

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Latest income
£1.2m
Latest spending
£1.4m
Registered
2020
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £195,287 and holds negative unrestricted reserves of £198,103. The trustees identified a short-term cash flow risk due to delayed contracts but confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — London Development Trust (matched by registered charity number).

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)

Total income
£1.2m
Total spending
£1.4m
Cost of raising funds
£312k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
29

Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

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

Operates in: Throughout London

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/09/2025£1.2m£1.4m
31/03/2024£456k£563k
31/03/2023£597k£649k
31/03/2022£372k£265k
31/03/2021£242k£180k

Common questions

Is London Development Trust Ltd financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £195,287 and holds negative unrestricted reserves of £198,103. The trustees identified a short-term cash flow risk due to delayed contracts but confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.