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THE LOTUS FLOWER

Registered charity 1203840 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Lotus Flower runs safe centres and projects for women and girl conflict survivors and other vulnerable community members, predominantly in the Kurdistan region. We provide the tools and opportunities they need to lead change themselves. We provide livelihoods and skills training, small business support, educational classes, mental health therapy and awareness on women's rights and GBV.

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Latest income
£406k
Latest spending
£425k
Registered
2023
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £19,585 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total funds of £82,935. Per the trustees' report, free reserves were £18,407, which is below the stated policy target of approximately £65,000 (three months of core operating costs). The trustees consider the charity a going concern for at least 12 months from the date of approval.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £60,001 - £70,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £60k)
“One employee received total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000” — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“One employee received total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000” — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Largest income source: Trusts and Foundations (79% of income)
“Trusts and Foundations £322,500” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £18k; policy: three months of core operating costs (approximately £65,000))
“At 31 December 2024, free reserves were £18,407 (1 month), below target.” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Lotus Flower UK (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Iraq · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£406k£425k

Common questions

Is THE LOTUS FLOWER financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £19,585 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total funds of £82,935. Per the trustees' report, free reserves were £18,407, which is below the stated policy target of approximately £65,000 (three months of core operating costs). The trustees consider the charity a going concern for at least 12 months from the date of approval. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of THE LOTUS FLOWER earn?

Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.

Who funds THE LOTUS FLOWER?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE LOTUS FLOWER as a grant recipient include PRISM THE GIFT FUND, JOFFE CHARITABLE TRUST CIO.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
PRISM THE GIFT FUNDFY2024£74kArt and Cultural Heritage
JOFFE CHARITABLE TRUST CIOFY2021£34k