THE LINGWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST
The Principle activity is the provision of limited funds to assist organisations and individuals primarily engaged in the extension of the Christian faith by means of education, evangelism and enterprising activities.
Objects
SUMS TO BE PAID OR APPLIED EITHER (A) TO SUCH ONE OR MORE PERSONS OR ORGANISATIONS REGISTERED WITH CHARITABLE STATUS AS THE DONOR MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DIRECT AND IF MORE THAN ONE IN SUCH PROPORTIONS AS THE DONOR MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DIRECT; OR (B) FOR SUCH PURPOSES AS ARE REGARDED AS LEGALLY CHARITABLE UNDER THE LAWS OF ENGLAND FOR THE TIME BEING IN FORCE AS THE DONOR MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DIRECT AND IF MORE THAN ONE IN SUCH PROPORTIONS AS THE DONOR MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DIRECT.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust holds unrestricted cash reserves of £12,798.48 and an investment portfolio valued at £666,698.03. The Trust is dependent on income from this investment portfolio provided by the late founder, Mr Eric Gahagan, to continue its activities in perpetuity.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from Investments” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- CLIVE PICKETT
- Hazel Htay Htay Alder
- Jeff Hosking
- LORNA JEAN CHESNEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £27k | £33k |
| 05/04/2025 | £29k | £39k |
| 05/04/2024 | £28k | £26k |
| 05/04/2023 | £26k | £27k |
| 05/04/2022 | £74k | £83k |
Common questions
Is THE LINGWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust holds unrestricted cash reserves of £12,798.48 and an investment portfolio valued at £666,698.03. The Trust is dependent on income from this investment portfolio provided by the late founder, Mr Eric Gahagan, to continue its activities in perpetuity. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.