LIVING VITAL
Living Vital offers a safe welcoming space in nature where anyone can come to learn about organic food growing, permaculture principles, basic woodwork, nutrition and cooking. We are building a community connecting local people with refugees and migrants and growing produce for food banks. We offer people the chance to deepen their connection with their bodies, the natural world and each other.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts for Living Vital for the year ended 31 January 2025 have been subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would suggest the accounting records were not kept properly or that the accounts did not comply with applicable regulations. The examiner reported having no concerns requiring further attention to enable a proper understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Nick Gristchair
- Adam Paul Weston
- Roxana Khan-Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £58k | £39k |
| 31/01/2024 | £25k | £32k |
| 31/01/2023 | £28k | £28k |
| 31/01/2022 | £28k | £15k |
Common questions
Is LIVING VITAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts for Living Vital for the year ended 31 January 2025 have been subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would suggest the accounting records were not kept properly or that the accounts did not comply with applicable regulations. The examiner reported having no concerns requiring further attention to enable a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LIVING VITAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LIVING VITAL as a grant recipient include THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 14/01/2026 | £28k | "Living Heritage: Preserving Traditional Knowledge Through Community Connection" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/10/2024 | £20k | Community growing together |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/09/2024 | £9k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/10/2021 | £10k | Common Ground |