LTPP
To promote sustainable development by the protection and improvement of the environmentand the prudent use of resources; the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life insocially and economically disadvantaged communities; and the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration. To advance the education of the public in these related subjects.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £1,418,489 from £1,786,405 in the prior year, resulting in a net expenditure of £366,810. The charity reported net current liabilities of £85,480 at year-end but confirmed adequate resources to continue as a going concern due to subsequent donations from a principal donor who is also a trustee. The trustees noted that the charity depends on trustee donations for all income and holds £15,000 in reserves to cover basic operating expenses.
What the accounts disclose
“In order to cover the basic level of operating expenses, the Charity will hold £15,000 in reserves.”
“The Charity has made grants of £26,990 (2023: £492,057) to RCA, an organisation where the sister of Daniel Luhde-Thompson (A Trustee) is a Director and Shareholder. At the year end £256,424 (2023: £331,080) is included as accrued grants payable.” — page 22
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Cressida Pollockchair
- Daniel Luhde-Thompson
- Eleanor Roberta Cooper
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £3.1m | £3.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £5.4m | £3.6m |
Common questions
Is LTPP financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £1,418,489 from £1,786,405 in the prior year, resulting in a net expenditure of £366,810. The charity reported net current liabilities of £85,480 at year-end but confirmed adequate resources to continue as a going concern due to subsequent donations from a principal donor who is also a trustee. The trustees noted that the charity depends on trustee donations for all income and holds £15,000 in reserves to cover basic operating expenses. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by BKL Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE AURORA TRUST | 1 | £1.2m |
| LOCAL TRUST | 1 | £871k |
| THE LINBURY TRUST | 1 | £688k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £592k |
| THE OVO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £376k |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 1 | £249k |
| Howden Foundation | 1 | £195k |
| THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION | 1 | £178k |
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- SUSTAINABILITY. HEALTH. ENVIRONMENT. DEVELOPMENT.
- SEVERN WYE ENERGY AGENCY
- GROUNDWORK NORTH EAST
- Ashden Climate Solutions
- TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ASSOCIATION
- THE PERIVOLI FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTPP | £3.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SUSTAINABILITY. HEALTH. ENVIRONMENT. DEVELOPMENT. | £2.8m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SEVERN WYE ENERGY AGENCY | £10.5m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GROUNDWORK NORTH EAST | £8.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Ashden Climate Solutions | £7.4m | — | 8 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ASSOCIATION | £2.2m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |