LIVERPOOL CHARITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £439,088 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets. The trustees note that free reserves are below the stated policy target of £450,000, describing the current level as 'critical' and indicating that plans are being established to rectify this position. Despite the deficit and low reserves, the trustees and auditors confirm the charity remains a going concern with sufficient liquidity to meet obligations for at least 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“1 employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: 1) £60,001 - £70,000” — page 29
“1 employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: 1)” — page 29
“The long term objective of the Trustees is to build up free reserves to a minimum of £450,000 which would represent approximately 3 months' running costs based on unrestricted fund expenditure in 2024 / 2025.” — page 10
“There is a balance owing from United Trusts of £8 (2024: £8) and an amount owing to UW Giving of £0 (2024: £6,124); both entities are subsidiaries of LCVS. During the year an amount of £0 (2024: £6,124) was distributed by UW Giving, carrying with it the restrictions placed on it by the original donor.” — page 39
“This has resulted in a liability of £19,985 (2024: £8,986).”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/06/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (08/06/2022)
Trustees
- ANNE READING
- Anna James
- Christopher Colwell
- James Alexander Sloan
- Maxine Jane Ennis
- Michael Salla
- Michael Thomas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.6m | £3.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.7m | £2.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.8m | £3.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £6.8m | £5.8m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.8m | £2.8m |
Common questions
Is LIVERPOOL CHARITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £439,088 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets. The trustees note that free reserves are below the stated policy target of £450,000, describing the current level as 'critical' and indicating that plans are being established to rectify this position. Despite the deficit and low reserves, the trustees and auditors confirm the charity remains a going concern with sufficient liquidity to meet obligations for at least 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by DSG Audit.
What does the highest-paid employee of LIVERPOOL CHARITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds LIVERPOOL CHARITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LIVERPOOL CHARITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES as a grant recipient include FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MASON BIBBY 1981 TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £3k |
| THE MASON BIBBY 1981 TRUST | FY2023 | £600 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION | 2 | £495k |
| FRIENDS OF WIZNITZ LIMITED | 1 | £335k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £209k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 1 | £154k |
| CMZ LTD | 1 | £137k |
| NES FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £112k |
| MERCAZ TORAH VECHESED LIMITED | 1 | £104k |
| TAGMARSH CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £75k |