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.
Objects
3.1 THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:3.1.1 TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT BY: (A) THE PROTECTION, PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE PRUDENT USE OF RESOURCES; (B) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE IN SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; AND(C) THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE MEANS OF ACHIEVING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND REGENERATION.3.1.2 TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN SUBJECTS RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND THE PROTECTION, ENHANCEMENT AND REHABILITATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO PROMOTE STUDY AND RESEARCH IN SUCH SUBJECTS PROVIDED THAT THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH STUDY ARE DISSEMINATED TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE; AND3.1.3 SUCH OTHER PURPOSES BEING EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT.SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MEANS DEVELOPMENT WHICH MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE PRESENT WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE ABILITY OF FUTURE GENERATIONS TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds increased to £2.62m, with free reserves of £292,145. The trustees consider this level of reserves sufficient to cover at least twelve months of running costs, noting that the charity has no staff and very low overheads. The going concern basis is supported by the principal donor's continued funding commitment.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to hold sufficient cash to cover at least twelve months of running costs, and surplus cash is held on deposit.”
“The Charity has made grant payments of £150,000 (2024: £26,990) to RCA, an organisation where the sister of Daniel Luhde-Thompson (A Trustee) is a Director and Shareholder.” — page 22
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 1
- Grant-making is its main activity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 3 annual returns with a recorded received date, 2 were received after the due date: year ending 31/12/2024 (received 01/12/2025, 31 days after the 31/10/2025 due date); year ending 31/12/2023 (received 18/12/2024, 48 days after the 31/10/2024 due date).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Cressida Pollockchair
- Daniel Luhde-Thompson
- Eleanor Roberta Cooper
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.9m | £943k |
| 31/12/2024 | £3.1m | £3.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £5.4m | £3.6m |
Common questions
Is LTPP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds increased to £2.62m, with free reserves of £292,145. The trustees consider this level of reserves sufficient to cover at least twelve months of running costs, noting that the charity has no staff and very low overheads. The going concern basis is supported by the principal donor's continued funding commitment. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Cocke, Vellacott & Hill.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND | 1 | £2k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTPP | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUSTAINABILITY DEVELOPMENT | £63k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BTP | £239k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Litter Watch | £92k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PS FOUNDATION | £560k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUSTAINABILITY. HEALTH. ENVIRONMENT. DEVELOPMENT. | £2.8m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |