THE LUCIS TRUST

Registered charity 216041 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ARCANE SCHOOL, THE LUCIS TRUST LIMITED, TRIANGLES, WORLD GOODWILL

To advance education and learning in general, in particular, in the fields of comparative religion and philosophy.To promote the advancement of religion on a non-sectarian basis.To relieve human suffering and promote mental and moral improvement in the human race.World-wide support of the Arcane School, Triangles and World Goodwill also the books of Alice Bailey through its trading company.

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Latest income
£322k
Latest spending
£447k
Registered
1963
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that total funds decreased by £121,470 to £1,856,427, with unrestricted reserves standing at £1,822,136. The trustees note that expenditure has exceeded general income for many years and reserves are being drawn upon, though they consider the current level of funds sufficient to cover operations for around four years. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £1,000,000 (held: £1.8m)
The charity would find a reserve of £1,000,000 acceptable. This would cover operations sufficiently should there be any significant changes in the operation or funding of the charity.
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Aggregate unrestricted donations from Trustees
Aggregate unrestricted donations from Trustees of £4,442 were received in the year — page 28
The trustees incurred expenses of £1,520 relating to travel and subsistence for voluntary attendance to events — page 28
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee travel expenses
Aggregate unrestricted donations from Trustees of £4,442 were received in the year — page 28
The trustees incurred expenses of £1,520 relating to travel and subsistence for voluntary attendance to events — page 28
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)

Total income
£561k
Total spending
£413k
Cost of raising funds
£392k
Reserves (reported)
£356k
Employees
9

Reported reserves equal ~10.3 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£322k£447k
31/12/2023£561k£413k
31/12/2022£386k£452k
31/12/2021£192k£229k
31/12/2020£326k£415k

Common questions

Is THE LUCIS TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased by £121,470 to £1,856,427, with unrestricted reserves standing at £1,822,136. The trustees note that expenditure has exceeded general income for many years and reserves are being drawn upon, though they consider the current level of funds sufficient to cover operations for around four years. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Funders of similar charities

Funders whose accounts show grants to charities similar to this one (and no recorded grant to this charity) — a starting list for fundraisers.

FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
DAWAT-E-HADIYAH TRUST (UNITED KINGDOM)1£412k

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE LUCIS TRUST£322k0aboveno doubt
THE CHARIS TRUST FY2024£591k0unclearno doubt
DEVOTIONAL ASSOCIATES OF YOGESHWAR FY2025£771k0aboveno doubt
JOHN JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST FY2025£344k0unclearno doubt
BAYTUL ILM TRUST FY2024£375k0aboveno doubt
THE CROSS TRUST FY2025£707k0unclearno doubt

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