LYMPHOEDEMA SUPPORT NETWORK
The LSN is a national charity that provides information and support to people with lymphoedema. It runs a telephone/email helpline, produces newsletters, a wide range of fact sheets, social media accounts, You Tube channel and maintains an up-to-date website. It works to raise awareness of lymphoedema and campaigns for better national standards of care.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £169,900 to £321,655, reflecting a net income of £151,755 for the year. The charity maintains a robust reserves policy and has seen significant growth in its unrestricted funds, driven largely by legacy income. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Robust reserves policy in place and monitored” — page 9
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/10/2022)
Trustees
- Brenda Ann Thomas
- David Samuel Farbey
- Federico Iaschi
- Helen Elizabeth Westropp
- Jack O'Neill
- Linda Elizabeth Patel
- Liz Cooley
- Louis Prades
- Maxine Skepple
- Susannah Caroline Fitzsimons
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £375k | £223k |
| 31/03/2024 | £280k | £220k |
| 31/03/2023 | £216k | £220k |
| 31/03/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is LYMPHOEDEMA SUPPORT NETWORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £169,900 to £321,655, reflecting a net income of £151,755 for the year. The charity maintains a robust reserves policy and has seen significant growth in its unrestricted funds, driven largely by legacy income. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/09/2004 | £100k | NetworkCapacity Building |